PAWS IN THE PEAKS

Join us for a weekend full of paw-fect fun at Sun Peaks Resort

September 12 – 14, 2025  | Sun Peaks Resort

Burnaby Puppy Days Info Sessions

Join us at our Burnaby Campus to learn about the different volunteer roles at PADS!

SUPPORT THE WHITECAPS LITTER

Support the Vancouver FC Whitecaps litter by donating to help fund their
training and care during the puppies’ critical first two years.

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

NEWS & STORIES

Breeding Program Technician (Alberta) | Position Filled

Qualifications: Registered Veterinary Technician Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint) Ability to learn new computer programs (cloud-based database) Hours of Work: 10 hours per week, flexible hours Some evening and weekend work required...

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John & Summer II

Meet John & SummerJoin us Tuesday, November 24th at 1:00 PM PST as we meet John and Accredited Facility Dog Summer II. John and Summer are 2020 graduates and we are excited to hear about their partnership so far!

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Lindsay & Hero

Meet Lindsay & Hero Click the video below to watch our conversation with Lindsay and Accredited Facility Dog Hero! Lindsay and Hero are 2020 graduates that work together in a school and we are excited to hear about their partnership so far!

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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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FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES

Our pups are always adventuring. Follow along each month to see what they’re up to and how they are doing!