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 | Position Filled
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 | Position Filled
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!
Teenie | August 2025
Teenie is having a wonderful summer. She loves the heat and has learned to swim (accidentally), and loves wading and...
Daisy III | August 2025
Daisy continues on her journey to becoming a great service dog. She settles well in any situation and is improving in...
Toad | August 2025
This month, Toad continues to learn Mobility skills and is enjoying learning to retrieve items, tug open doors, and...
Tay | August 2025
This month, Tay continues to learn sound skills as a Hearing Dog. She loves it and is picking it up quickly! She often...