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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FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES

Our pups are always adventuring. Follow along each month to see what they’re up to and how they are doing!

Hey everyone! Smaug is now 7.5 months old, and I swear he’s made of pure legs and attitude. I blinked, and the tiny puppy turned into a lanky teenager who somehow manages to still think he's a small pup during cuddles. We’ve definitely hit the “adolescent phase”—he’s...

Bentley II | March 2025

Apr 1, 2025 | 0 Comments

We had some fun times this month. For class one day, we went to sniff around Ambulances. I got to play on some rocks and in the water when Gail and I went for a walk. We went to the mall and saw other puppies. Gail didn't let me play with them. We went to the...