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
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 | Applications Closed
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.
Meet Team Camilo
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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!
Bagel | June 2025
Bagel has been enjoying her time in BC! She is working hard on her AFD skills, and we are getting ready for pre-placement testing. She has had many field trips to different locations across the Lower Mainland with her sitter - including schools, soccer games, malls,...
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...