Holiday Fundraisers

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

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025

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

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 Petra

Sep 23, 2025

CLIENT BLOG: Petra is following in the paw prints of PADS Nessa at Treehouse Vancouver Child and Youth Advocacy Centre. Read about her impact in the words of her partner.

Meet Team Glisten

Sep 19, 2025

CLIENT BLOG: Glisten has slipped seamlessly into her new role as an Accredited Facility Dog at the BC CDC. Read about her impact in the words of her partner, Ali.

Meet Team Fraser

Sep 4, 2025

CLIENT BLOG: Fraser is a big dog making a big impact. With his chill personality and big heart, he’s changed his clients life.

MORE NEWS & STORIES

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.

MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING