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.

Howl-O-Ween 50/50

Huge thanks to everyone who joined our 50/50 raffle!

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

SUPPORT PADS

NEWS & STORIES

Advanced Trainer Miranda

Our Advanced Trainer Miranda is back by popular demand to talk about her work with the Advanced Dogs in Calgary!ย 

read more

Marketing & Media Coordinator | Position Filled

Puppy cuddles are one of the job perks.ย  You may not believe us now, but it gets even better. โ€œWhat is better than puppy cuddles?โ€ you ask?! Changing lives!ย ย  PADSโ€™ Communications Team is at its core about Community Engagement โ€“ we have the privilege of connecting...

read more

Fern and Bellatrix

Meet Fern and Bellatrix   Fern and Bella have been a service dog team for 8 years. Fern often tells people about the amazing impact of Bella on her quality of life. Read on to learn more about their remakable partnership and Join us tuesday Dec. 14th at 1:00 PM...

read more

our supporters

PADS is more than 90% volunteer-drivenย 

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 isย 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!