Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Meet Team Ky
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Ky. Read how Ky has impacted Marni’s life in incredible ways.
Bridge City News: New service dog Link to assist at Chinook Sexual Assault Centre
Bridge City News reports on PADS Link II, the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre’s new Accredited Facility Dog (AFD).
Meet Team Sequin
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Sequin. Together, Team Sequin have found the confidence to navigate a quieted world.
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!
Yarrow | June 2025
Yarrow has completed his time in Advanced Training this month and chose to redirect his path to that of a VIP or pet dog after being released. Yarrow is such a lovely dog to live with and a great joy to have around! He prefers his future to involve less time away from...
Nevada | June 2025
Nevada joined a few big field trips this month in busy, loud, chaotic environments. He is such a solid, cool-headed dude in every environment! He is progressing to taking his PTSD skills on the road and does very well after a few reminders. Nevada continues to build...