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

THANK YOU NORTH BURNABY LEGION #148

THANK YOU NORTH BURNABY LEGION #148

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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THANK YOU POWELL RIVER LEGION #164

THANK YOU POWELL RIVER LEGION #164

PADS Development Manager Jane Short, along with Veteran Matt and PADS Fischer visited the Powell River Royal Canadian Legion (Branch #164) to present Valerie McGregor, Trustee of the Powell River Branch, with a plaque in appreciation of their generous support of out PTSD program.

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THANK YOU COQUITLAM LEGION #263

THANK YOU COQUITLAM LEGION #263

Volunteers Ken with PADS Waffle and Kerry with PADS Sprinter visited the Coquitlam Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 263) last week to present them with a plaque in appreciation of their ongoing and generous support of our PTSD programs. Laurie Chapman, chair of the...

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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!

Brava | April 2025

Brava | April 2025

This month has been amazing! The sun has been out, which means I've been able to go on more sniff walks! I love these walks soooo much! They really help me unwind. In terms of working, I have been an A+ student! I've picked up on my raiser's commute to work and have...

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Shah | April 2025

Shah | April 2025

Shah had a busy month full of public outings! He attended Pet Fest at Spruce Meadows for a couple of days, where he was handled by someone other than his puppy raiser. It took him a few minutes to engage with someone new but quickly realized where the food was coming...

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