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.

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.

NEWS & STORIES

Puppies & Pies 2019

Puppies & Pies 2019

Sunday, September 8th saw a lively crowd gathered for a block party in the parking lot of the renown Gabi & Jules pie shop in Port Moody.  The fundraiser was the brainchild of owners Lisa and Patrick Beecroft, who are both committed to giving back to the...

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mister Blake 8 Star Promise Pups

mister Blake 8 Star Promise Pups

After sponsoring the mister Blake 5 Star Litter last year, our dear friend and generous donor mister Blake has done it again!When we shared the news that 8 beautiful labrador puppies were arriving at PADS (from our friends at Guide Dogs for the Blind) and needed...

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Bell True Patriot Love Fund Awards PADS $25K

The Bell True Patriot Love (TPL) Fund is helping PADS change lives through the training of life-changing dogs.  The TPL Fund has awarded $25,000 to pilot a program to serve Veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), by matching them with PTSD Service...

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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!

Arthur | March 2025

Arthur | March 2025

Arthur has been doing great. He did a few fun things like swimming with other PADS dogs, the Abbotsford Canuck's game, an ambulance station visit, and the Invictus Games closing ceremony. Arthur will be happy when the sun is shining more consistently. Submitted...

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Marni | March 2025

Marni | March 2025

Hello Pupsters! This month was not quite as busy as last month with the Invictus Games. However, we still got to go on some field trips for training, and I got to go on a few of them. One was to Home Depot, and I have been there before, but this time, I got to go with...

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