Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025

Holiday Fundraisers

Make the most of your festive shopping this year by supporting one of our Holiday Fundraisers!

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.

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.

EVENTS & PARTNERSHIPS

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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NEWS & STORIES

CTV NEWS – CALGARY – Service Dog Shortage

Aug 8, 2024

CTV News Calgary Video Journalist Kevin Green reports on Pacific Assistance Dogs Society sounding the alarm over service dog shortage.

GLOBAL AB: DOUBLE YOUR DONATION – INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE DOG WEEK

Aug 6, 2024

Journalist Meghan Cobb of Global News Calgary speaks about the surge in the demand for assistance dogs.

GLOBAL BC: DOUBLE YOUR DONATION – INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE DOG WEEK

Aug 5, 2024

Join host Sonia Sunger, of the Global Morning Show, as she shares the urgent need for PADS Assistance Dogs.

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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.

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