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

Spruce Meadows Leg Up Foundation Supports PADS

Dec 18, 2018 | 0 Comments

PADS was pleased to be chosen by the The Spruce Meadows Leg Up Foundation as one of their 2018 recipients. The Spruce Meadows Leg Up Foundation is a proud supporter of various non-profit and community groups assisting them continue their various programs that benefit...

Quarterly – Winter 2018

Dec 1, 2018 | 0 Comments

2018 Newsletter

Oct 23, 2018 | 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!

Windsor | March 2025

Apr 1, 2025 | 0 Comments

Windsor had a lot of fun on his first couple of forest trail hikes in his downtime from work. At school, for the Love of Reading Day, he got to try out costume-wearing as a Brown Bar-ba-loot with his raiser as the Lorax. This month, he also went on his first week-long...