Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
OUR PROGRAMS
Service Dogs
Hearing Dogs
PTSD Service Dogs
Accredited Facility Dogs
VIP Dogs
NEWS & STORIES
Meet Team Aslan
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Aslan. Christopher shares how Aslan has brought comfort, connection, and countless smiles to Carson Graham Secondary. His calming presence supports students and staff alike—proving every day just how powerful a dog’s love can be.
Meet Team Shimmer
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Shimmer. In her own words, Shimmer’s client shares her gratitude for her service dog!
Our Shared Invictus Experience
A recap of our incredible experience at the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver & Whistler (Feb 2025).
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!
Perry | May 2025
Hi everyone! This is my last pup date for a while. I am going to be very busy for the next few months. I am going to be a momma!!! I had a good month. I went to all kinds of places this month. I went to the nail salon, out for dinner, to the Aquarium, the Vancouver...
Goaldie | May 2025
Goaldie joined her new family on May 2nd. She’s a very busy dog, trying to grab a sock or two. She has visited Home Depot, Costco, and Walmart, and she did amazing! She went to the Vancouver Whitecaps training facility, and she got to watch them practice before...