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

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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!

Meadow II | April 2025

Meadow II | April 2025

Hi, I said stay tuned for more exciting adventures, and April did not disappoint! These were some of my adventures, and it started with visiting a fire hall, where I heard all sorts of sirens & loud noises, and I even got to go in the fire truck. We visited a...

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Casey | April 2025

Casey | April 2025

Casey is coming along nicely. He enjoys his morning walks in the ravine with lots of sniffing time. Then we walk through the neighbourhood on a controlled walk, which he seems to enjoy with his fair share of kibble. He has discovered he can have a zoomie at the back...

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