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.

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-drivenย 

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 isย 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!

Wowza | November 2024

Wowza | November 2024

Wowza is 10 months old and 75 pounds. He is doing well and working hard at the in-class training sessions. Wowza spent a day visiting the Community Peace Officers at their office building, and he did very well meeting them and being in an office environment. He has...

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Lyriq | November 2024

Lyriq | November 2024

Hi everyone! Lyriq here, and November has been a pretty cozy month for me! The weatherโ€™s been gloomy and rainy, so Iโ€™ve been enjoying lots of relaxing time inside. Thereโ€™s nothing better than snuggling up in a warm spot and catching up on my snoozes while the rain...

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