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.

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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.

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NEWS & STORIES

Willow Park Charity Golf Classic Recap

Aug 9, 2024 | 0 Comments

The 2024 Willow Park Charity Golf Classic raised $575,000 for Pacific Assistance Dogs and will bring positive change for so many Calgarians.

CTV NEWS – CALGARY – Service Dog Shortage

Aug 8, 2024 | 0 Comments

CTV News Calgary Video Journalist Kevin Green reports on Pacific Assistance Dogs Society sounding the alarm over service dog shortage.

GLOBAL AB: DOUBLE YOUR DONATION – INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE DOG WEEK

Aug 6, 2024 | 0 Comments

Journalist Meghan Cobb of Global News Calgary speaks about the surge in the demand for assistance dogs.

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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.

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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!

Ellis had a great time on a field trip with some of the other Pads dogs this month! We continue to work on Ellis's training plan and the new skills introduced in puppy classes. We’re making sure Ellis is ready and excited for any challenges ahead! Location: West Coast...

Thunder | April 2025

May 1, 2025 | 0 Comments

Thunder recently had an exciting visit to the Vancouver Mounted Police Department to meet their horses! It was such a valuable experience for him, and he showed excellent manners around the horses, giving us plenty of laughs along the way. During the visit, he also...