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

CALGARY RCMP VETERANS GOLF TOURNAMENT

September 11, 2025  | Collicutt Siding Golf Club, Calgary

BURNABY PUPPY DAYS ARE BACK

Join us on Wednesday, June 25th and Thursday, July 3rd from 7-9pm
to learn the ins and outs of volunteering with PADS.

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.

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

OUR PROGRAMS

Service Dogs

Hearing Dogs

PTSD Service Dogs

Accredited Facility Dogs

VIP Dogs

NEWS & STORIES

Invictus Games 2025 Appreciation Post

Invictus Games 2025 Appreciation Post

At the Invictus Games 2025 (#IG25), service dogs play an important role in supporting the community. These dogs are present to help offer comfort and companionship to participants. Their presence helps to foster well-being within the Invictus Community.

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THANK YOU PORT MOODY LEGION #119

THANK YOU PORT MOODY LEGION #119

We would like to thank the North Burnaby Royal Canadian Legion (Branch #148) for their generous donation of $7,500 from their Poppy Fund in support of PADS Program.

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Meet Team Pepa

Meet Team Pepa

CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Pepa. In her own words, Stephanie shares a touching and inspiring glimpse into the transformative bond she has formed with PADS Pepa.

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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!

Hope II | May 2025

Hope II | May 2025

Hope II, our adventurous traveler, had recently set off on an exciting cross-country journey to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for a trial to explore her potential as a detector dog. After her exploration, she decided that it wasn't the right job for her....

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Lyriq | May 2025

Lyriq | May 2025

Hi friends, it’s me, Lyriq, back with my May update! This month has felt like full-on summer—so much sunshine and even more time outside on the farm with my humans. We’ve been working on my settling skills in all kinds of different spaces and environments. Whether...

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