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

John & Summer II

John & Summer II

Meet John & SummerJoin us Tuesday, November 24th at 1:00 PM PST as we meet John and Accredited Facility Dog Summer II. John and Summer are 2020 graduates and we are excited to hear about their partnership so far!

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Lindsay & Hero

Lindsay & Hero

Meet Lindsay & Hero Click the video below to watch our conversation with Lindsay and Accredited Facility Dog Hero! Lindsay and Hero are 2020 graduates that work together in a school and we are excited to hear about their partnership so far!

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Steve & PADS Winnie

Steve & PADS Winnie

Meet Steve & PADS Winnie Join us as we catch up with Steve and his new service dog Winnie! Winnie is a 2020 PADS grad as we are so excited for the chance to hear how this team is doing!

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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!

Ellis | April 2025

Ellis | April 2025

Ellis had a great time on a field trip with some of the other Pads dogs this month! We continue to work on Ellis's training plan and the new skills introduced in puppy classes. We’re making sure Ellis is ready and excited for any challenges ahead! Location: West Coast...

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Thunder | April 2025

Thunder | April 2025

Thunder recently had an exciting visit to the Vancouver Mounted Police Department to meet their horses! It was such a valuable experience for him, and he showed excellent manners around the horses, giving us plenty of laughs along the way. During the visit, he also...

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