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 Asti
CLIENT BLOG: Every day is ‘take your dog to work day’ for Team Asti!
Community Development Event and Volunteer Coordinator | Accepting Applications
We are seeking someone to fill the role of Community Development Event & Volunteer Coordinator, helping us fulfill our mission of providing assistance dogs to our waiting clients.
Applicant and Client Care Specialist | Accepting Applications
We are seeking someone to fill the role of Applicant and Client Care Specialist, helping us fulfill our mission of providing assistance dogs to our waiting clients.
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!
Zuko | June 2025
Zuko had a visit to Whistler this month. He tried riding the gondola to the top of the mountain. He was very calm, and other people in the gondola loved him! With the warmer weather, Zuko has been out to Buntzen Lake, where he's had a field day with other pups at the...
Mickey II | June 2025
Another month down, and I’m getting so close to my first birthday—it’s hard to believe! June started with a glowing sit report from sitter Jo, following my stay with her at the end of May. She said I had fantastic loose leash walking skills, showcased exceptional...