Applications Open

Applications for our Mobility, Hearing, and PTSD Service Dog Programs are now open. Spaces are limited, apply today!

Learn More about our programs

Become a Puppy-Raiser

Raise a puppy, change a life! Join us for a PADS Volunteer Information Session,
and learn how you can make an impact by volunteering with PADS.

Learn More

Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.

OUR PROGRAMS

Mobility Service Dogs

Hearing Dogs

PTSD Service Dogs

Accredited Facility Dogs

VIP Dogs

SUPPORT PADS

VOLUNTEER

PADS is 90% volunteer driven, and we thrive off the passion of the people like you! Find out how you can make a difference.

DONATE

Give a gift, change a life! PADS relies on the generosity of donors who support our mission. Find out how you can become one of them.

NEWS & STORIES

Meet Team Fiddle

Meet Team Fiddle

CLIENT BLOG: In Anita’s own words, read about the joy, comfort, and connection PADS AFD Fiddle is bringing to her students.

read more
MORE NEWS & STORIES

EVENTS & PARTNERSHIPS

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Vancouver Whitecaps FC is proud to support Pacific Assistance Dogs by raising awareness of their mission to empower individuals with disabilities. The also sponsored a PADS puppy litter, helping to provide the next generation of life-changing assistance dogs.

LEARN MORE

Rascal

PADS have partnered with Rascal, a new canned cocktail brand crafted in Vancouver, B.C. With eight flavours and 2% from each sale coming back to PADS, these are a good time for a good cause. Available at select liquor stores across B.C.

LEARN MORE

Paws In The Peak

Sun Peaks Resort and Paws in the Peaks are teaming up with PADS to support a future litter of life-changing assistance dogs. Learn more and join the effort to make a difference at the Paws in the Peaks event fall of 2026.

LEARN MORE

Woof Dog Cleaning Sponges

Woof Dog Grooming Sponges are a dream come true for #DogsAgainstBaths. With these biodegrable and vet-developed sponges, just spritz and scrub. No rinsing required, and a portion of sales comes back to PADS.

LEARN MORE

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.

MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING

our supporters