STRONG ROOTS. GENTLE PAWS

Give today and help nurture strong roots, gentle paws,
and a future full of possibility for people living with PTSD.

Donations will be matched up to $20,000

CHIP IN TO CHANGE LIVES

PADS is excited to be a participating charity in Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink.
Every generous donation made will be matched up to 50%, so your donation goes further.

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.

NEWS & STORIES

30 Stories for 30 Years – Kenn & Riddle

30 Stories for 30 Years – Kenn & Riddle

Riddle can think, and I’d argue he can even reason. Riddle reads how I feel, where I hurt, and when my neural pathways fail me. When the world starts to overwhelm me and my mind and body start to fatigue, Riddle is watching, ready to step forward and nudge me. That is special. That is Riddle.

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Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday

On Giving Tuesday 2016, PADS decided to give the naming of one of our litters to our community of donors.  The names and votes have now been tallied and the results are in.  Did you know PADS names all their litters on themes? This is so we can easily keep track of...

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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.

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!

Rita | February 2025

Rita | February 2025

February flew by! This month started with lots of playing in the snow! I also attended the Puppy Puddle at Invictus Games 2025. I met so many people from around the world who stopped by to give me a scratch. During my raiser's university lectures, I’m getting good at...

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Picard | February 2025

Picard | February 2025

Well, the MOST exciting thing this month was participating in the Invictus games. Picard went with a couple of different handlers and travelled on a variety of public transit options to get there. He was there for four opportunities and was a star all those times....

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