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.

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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.

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NEWS & STORIES

Laura, Pepper & Reese

Jun 24, 2020 | 0 Comments

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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.

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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!

Picard continues to join me at the YMCA for all my classes, but this month he also visited a care home, went to the Abbotsford Canuck game representing PADS and went shopping at Ikea. He is a confident puppy and never disappoints me when he goes to these outings. ...

Blair | March 2025

Apr 1, 2025 | 0 Comments

Blair is settling in great into the routine of advanced training. We are figuring out that she loves to work for kibble, learn new things, and hang out close to her people, so we are exploring what career will best suit her lovely traits. Blair loves to cuddle and...