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-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!
Goose II | July 2025
Goose really travels well, and he does the mall not badly. He has gone to restaurants too. Goose has gone camping, and he loves it! Submitted by: Fred Wade
Brandy | July 2025
It’s been an exciting month and a bit. Towards the end of June, I was flown to Calgary (thank you, George), where I moved in with my puppy raiser family. I hit the ground running and haven’t stopped since. I’m working hard on different cues. I’m enjoying my daily...