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.

Learn More

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

OUR PROGRAMS

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

PADS Audited Financial Statements | 2018

Jun 30, 2018

PADS 2018 Financial Statements were audited by Crowe Mackay LLP

What’s Swedish for “Thank You”?!

Jun 1, 2018

For years, PADS trainers and volunteers alike have headed to Ikea Coquitlam—just up the road from PADS Burnaby Campus—for field trips, socialization and of course delicious Swedish treats and furniture. But recently they spotted something new in store: Lurvig! This...

Hiring “Canada Summer Jobs” Student!

May 10, 2018

PADS is hiring a part time summer student to work as a digital media content producer. Apply Now!

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