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!
Zephyr II | July 2025
While my raiser family was away, I had a great vacation in July with one of my sitters at PADS and had a lot of fun by...
Casey | July 2025
The big event this month was the one-year birthday celebrations for the Disneyland litter. Casey was delighted to have...
Coola | July 2025
Coola has been busy growing and learning so many new things this month!! She has finally improved at puppy class (at...
Texas II | July 2025
I have some great news - Texas II has officially passed his pre-placement test and has been matched with a client!...