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!

Tope | October 2024

Tope | October 2024

This month, Tope went on a handful of field trips and did super well. She continues to love doing her job and really enjoys the PTSD skills. Tope has been working on settling with other dogs, and she is learning to turn off in the training centre when it's not her...

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Marni | October 2024

Marni | October 2024

This month was my 1st month with my new family since I came up from the United States.ย  I live with 2 sisters who go to high school, and I have gone there a few times with my mom and dad to walk around inside the school.ย  My family told me I walk great on my leash...

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