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

Kim, Puma & Caber

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!

This month, I celebrated my first birthday! I had a little birthday celebration with my friends - PADS-released dogs Shea and Oliver, and we wore party hats and had birthday cookies! I had lots of walks this month including an off-leash walk with some of my PADS...

Tesla | March 2025

Apr 1, 2025 | 0 Comments

I settled into my new raiser's home beautifully, and everyone adores me. We had a quiet start to the month as I went into heat! Once that was done, we sprang into action with field trips to the Vancouver Art Gallery, my favourite was the Emily Carr exhibit, all those...