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!
Goaldie | August 2025
This month, I stayed at a couple of PADS Sitters, Marisa & Jo, for 2 weeks. I was very nervous, but I think I did...
Andie | August 2025
This is my very first pupdate! This month, I left my litter mates and, with my raiser, I've been working on my loose...
Doane | August 2025
Hi folks! August was filled with more new things! I went to the Farmers Market for the first time, and it was busy! I...
Brandy | August 2025
August was a busy month. I’ve been working hard on so many different cues, and I’m starting to get better without...