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

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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!

Fawn | October 2024

Fawn | October 2024

Another month of training in the books and officially halfway to my first birthday. Since I turned six-months-old I have proposed to PADS that I am in need of a name change. You see, Fawn is a baby deer, and since I will outgrow my name next month, I see it only right...

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Astro II | October 2024

Astro II | October 2024

Time is flying.  I must be having fun! I'm already 11 months old.  There's not too much new to report this month.  We moved into our office at the new cancer center.  Jen says the view is better, but I'm not a fan as it is smaller than the last one and I miss some of...

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