Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
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NEWS & STORIES
Meet Team Kasota
CLIENT BLOG: Kasota has been shining her own unique light at the Dr Peter Centre in Vancouver. Read about her impact in the words of her partner, Melissa.
Meet Team Waffle
CLIENT BLOG: Team Waffle are all smiles after being matched. Read about Waffles impact on his partners life, in her own words.
Meet Team Pinto
CLIENT BLOG: Team Pinto have found a renewed sense of independence after being matched last year.
our supporters
PADS is more than 90% volunteer-driven
We thrive off the passion of the people who have decided to join the PADS Family.
PADS currently runs volunteer programs in the BC Lower Mainland & Okanagan as well as in Calgary, AB., and is a fully accredited member of Assistance Dogs International.
pupdates
FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES
Our pups are always adventuring. Follow along each month to see what they’re up to and how they are doing!
Drax | October 2025
Drax has been making excellent progress with his hearing dog training. He’s quickly mastering the skills needed to...
Mozza | October 2025
Mozza has greatly enjoyed the Halloween season! She got dressed up in a Canucks jersey along with her trainers for...
Zephyr II | October 2025
October was a busy month. Counting back from Halloween, I went to the mall to see the Halloween decorations at...
Marsh II | October 2025
Marsh has been focusing on expanding his Accredited Facility Dog (AFD) skills, working on supporting multiple people...