Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
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
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Camilo. Discover how Camilo is spreading his ‘Milo’ magic across Vancouver Island.
Apprentice Puppy Instructor | Applications Closed
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.
our supporters
PADS is more than 90% volunteer-drivenΒ
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 isΒ 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!
Astro II | June 2025
Hello friends, Iβm a little late with this post. Jen and I have been very busy at work. I have been perfecting my ability to settle and stay still while we are there. Last month we went to the Orchid Show and I was very good and did not try to eat the plants. I do...
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,...