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PADS is a participating charity in Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink.

Every donation made until August 31 will be matched up to 50%, so your donation goes further.

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.

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

OUR PROGRAMS

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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.

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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.

EVENTS & PARTNERSHIPS

Evo is teaming up with Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) to make a paws-itive impact in our communities! Help support the next litter of PADS puppies who will grow up to become life-changing assistance dogs.

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC

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

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Paws In The Peaks

Tourism Sun Peaks 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.

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NEWS & STORIES

Puppies-in-training get glimpse of guiding future at Okanagan grad

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.

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