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!
Captain | August 2025
Captain spent some time with sitters this month while his trainer was away. He has done very well in a variety of...
Bosc | August 2025
Bosc has spent some time with a sitter this month while his trainer is away, and he is doing very well! He is working...
Baldwin | August 2025
Baldwin has settled into life on Emma’s string very well! He has shown a great deal of improvement on the issues we...
Mickey II | August 2025
This month marked one whole year with my raisers! To cap off our first year together, I dove into some brand-new...