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!
Major | September 2025
Happy September everyone! Welcome to the cooler months. I'm glad I got the most out of the warm weather while it...
Tattor | September 2025
September brought a return to routine for Tattor and her family - but not without a bit of fun to ease the transition!...
Gadget | September 2025
What made this a fabulous month for Gadget was the day in mid-month, when PADS dog Yarrow arrived to spend 3 weeks....
Patty | September 2025
Patty is getting much better at settling in public, especially when she has her blanket to lie on. She still gets very...