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

Vancouver Whitecaps Fundraiser

Vancouver Whitecaps Fundraiser

PADS Supporters can save off regular price Vancouver Whitecaps tickets and $7 per ticket sold comes back to PADS to support our programs. Ticket quantities at these prices are limited so don’t wait. Purchase your Vancouver Whitecaps tickets today! Vancouver Whitecaps...

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Armstrong Co-op

Armstrong Co-op

It takes a village! In partnership with the Armstrong Regional Cooperative gas bars today PADS Okanagan received their Patronage Equity Payment. Stopping by the Vernon Gas Bar today were PADS Client Sarah Lapp & PADS Assistance Dog Rico, local radio personality...

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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!

Mabel II | March 2025

Mabel II | March 2025

We meet again, Friends! I have had so many new, merry adventures this March! I got to practice settling at a big restaurant for the first time, and I did a very good job! I have continued going to and walking around stores and settling in lecture halls at the...

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Blazer II | March 2025

Blazer II | March 2025

Blazer had a busy month of PADS field trips and outings with us. He is always ready and raring to go whether in cape or out of it. We spent a day at my parents’ home out of town, which is always a favourite of Blazer’s. He romped through snow that was much deeper and...

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