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.

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NEWS & STORIES

Swell’s Journey

Meet Swell. Earlier this year Swell earned his blue vest in his role as an Accredited Facility Dog.ย  Swell was whelped in the Lower Mainland by the Doherty-Dong family where he and his siblings were already being set upon a path to be resilient dogs with a love of...

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Meeka’s Journey

Meet Meeka and her client Miles. This dynamic duo are now able to confidently navigate family outings and especially enjoy walking Miles' children to school. Meeka was born at Can Do Canines and came to PADS through our Partnership with ADI Breeding Cooperative (ABC)....

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Paxton’s Journey

Meet Paxton and his new partner Nicole. Paxton is the product of the Calgary community! Whelped by long term Breeder-Caretakers Robin and Ty, who gave him and his littermates the best start in life possible. Paxton's Puppy-Raisers Chris & Tracy and Madeline &...

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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!