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

Rose and Elphie

Rose and Elphie

Click the Video below to join us as we host our first hearing dog client Rose and her PADS dog Elphie.  

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Kristy and Hayward

Kristy and Hayward

Join us on August 11th at 1:00 pm to hear how Kristy and her family benefit from having VIP Hayward in their family.  Make sure to click the link below to register!

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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!

Hunter II | April 2025

Hunter II | April 2025

Hello lovely people. April was a pretty fun month. I got to go vote. It wasn't that exciting; I was just waiting in line, but my raiser says it's really important. It can't be more important than treats, right? I have been working on my stand and house manners a lot...

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Huckle | April 2025

Huckle | April 2025

Huckle arrived on March 21, and it's been an absolute pleasure working with him ever since. He's settling in well at campus, and it's clear that all the hard work from his raiser is paying off, thank you! Huckle is a charming pup with a keen desire to learn. Right...

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