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!

Olรฉ | October 2024

Olรฉ | October 2024

October held a number of 'firsts' for Olรฉ. The first time he shared his space with another dog!ย  Cela stayed with us for a week, and Olรฉ adjusted quickly and learned that it didn't mean 24/7 play! He did love her ears, but who doesn't?ย  He and Cela met up with their...

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Yarrow | October 2024

Yarrow | October 2024

Yarrow had a solid training month through October. He is 18 months old now, and he has been showing less of his previous puppy excitement. He is now pretty calm in crowds and around other dogs. Yarrow was at his best for a large family dinner on Thanksgiving. He was...

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