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.

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

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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!

Sprinter | November 2024

Sprinter | November 2024

This month, Sprinter spent most of her time on-site, where she brushed up on some of her PTSD positions and interrupters. Sprinter loves to keep moving, so we worked on her durations for her "front" and "post," which is hard for a girl that loves to go go go. Sprinter...

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Tope | November 2024

Tope | November 2024

This month, Tope went on many fun field trips, including Ikea, Vancouver Aquarium, Scotia Barn Rink, Petsmart, and Lougheed Mall. Tope is doing a good job practicing her "front" and "post" on field trips but now we need to add durations to the mix. Tope is learning...

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