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

Adventures of Sawyer Part 2

Adventures of Sawyer Part 2

Join us Tuesday, October 11th at 1:00 PM PDT for our second instalment of the “Adventures with Sawyer Series”! We will we catch up with her Puppy-Raiser Jackie and see what they have been working on!

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Welcome Hugo + Toast!

Welcome Hugo + Toast!

We are delighted to announce a new partnership with Canadian sustainable clothing company Hugo + Toast.

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ADI Accreditation

ADI Accreditation

PADS was presented with our fifth Assistance Dogs International (ADI) accreditation at the #ADITogether conference in Concord, California last week.

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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!

Petra | May 2025

Petra | May 2025

Petra had a busy month of practicing her skills she has been learning and solidifying them in the facility so we can take them out in the real world. This will help proof her knowledge in different environments and contexts. Petra loves the skills she has learned...

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Rosa | May 2025

Rosa | May 2025

Rosa is settling in well to the routine of advanced training. We’re learning that she’s a single human girl who picks her person and bonds closely with them. When Rosa feels safe, she is a happy, bubbly girl who loves to learn new things. She loves cuddling and...

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