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

CALGARY RCMP VETERANS GOLF TOURNAMENT

September 11, 2025  | Collicutt Siding Golf Club, Calgary

BURNABY PUPPY DAYS ARE BACK

Join us on Wednesday, June 25th and Thursday, July 3rd from 7-9pm
to learn the ins and outs of volunteering with PADS.

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

Meet the BC Creeks Litter

Meet the BC Creeks Litter

Meet the BC Creeks LitterClick on the video below to watch the Pawcast from Tuesday, December 15th at 1:00 PM PST featuring the BC Creeks Litter!

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Norquay | November 2020

Norquay | November 2020

It has been a tough month. Everyday I wake up and get busy with my morning to-do list: bathroom and breakfast. Then I have a my first morning nap by the fireplace. If Mom is home she always turns on the fireplace for me. But usually I am at home with Dad because he...

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Breeding Program Technician (Alberta) | Position Filled

Breeding Program Technician (Alberta) | Position Filled

Qualifications: Registered Veterinary Technician Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint) Ability to learn new computer programs (cloud-based database) Hours of Work: 10 hours per week, flexible hours Some evening and weekend work required...

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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!

Brava | April 2025

Brava | April 2025

This month has been amazing! The sun has been out, which means I've been able to go on more sniff walks! I love these walks soooo much! They really help me unwind. In terms of working, I have been an A+ student! I've picked up on my raiser's commute to work and have...

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Shah | April 2025

Shah | April 2025

Shah had a busy month full of public outings! He attended Pet Fest at Spruce Meadows for a couple of days, where he was handled by someone other than his puppy raiser. It took him a few minutes to engage with someone new but quickly realized where the food was coming...

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