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 Camilo
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Camilo. Discover how Camilo is spreading his โMiloโ magic across Vancouver Island.
Apprentice Puppy Instructor | Accepting Applications
We are seeking someone to fill the role of Apprentice Puppy Instructor, helping us fulfill our mission of providing assistance dogs to our waiting clients.
Available for Adoption: Hope II
Hope II is a sweet girl with a ton of personality, and sheโs looking for her next adventure!
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 theyโre up to and how they are doing!
Mickey II | May 2025
May was a month packed with adventure! It all started with a lively meet-up at Buntzen Lake Dog Beach, where I joined eight other PADS pups for a fun-filled morning. It was a full-on lab party, with plenty of splashing, chasing, and joyful running in and out of the...
Piper IV | May 2025
Piper IV has been hard at work polishing her skills this month, and she's absolutely mastering them! Her natural ability to connect with people continues to shine, bringing smiles wherever she goes. She's truly a born helper, making an impact without even trying....