CALGARY RCMP VETERANS GOLF TOURNAMENT

September 11, 2025 ย | Collicutt Siding Golf Club, Calgary

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.

Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.

OUR PROGRAMS

Service Dogs

Hearing Dogs

PTSD Service Dogs

Accredited Facility Dogs

VIP Dogs

NEWS & STORIES

30 Stories for 30 Years – Kim & Caber

30 Stories for 30 Years – Kim & Caber

I could write a book about Caber. The book would begin with an idea. The idea that a dog could help victims of crime in ways that humans could not. Like some ideas that seem to fizzle, this idea stayed front and centre in my mind until I did something about it.

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30 Stories for 30 Years โ€“ Nola

30 Stories for 30 Years โ€“ Nola

One day, on the way to cuddling, I stopped at the hospital to visit my beloved uncle. While I was there, the Doctor advised my uncle that his cancer was terminal. After crying my heart out I continued to puppy cuddle. When I stepped into little Quakerโ€™s kennel he sat there staring intently into my face, then when I sat down with him he licked a tear off my face then pressed hard against my body as he slid into my lap. He continued looking into my eyes and I believe he could feel my pain and was saying โ€œIโ€™m here for youโ€.

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30 Stories for 30 Years โ€“ Donna & Kane

30 Stories for 30 Years โ€“ Donna & Kane

Kane has not only assisted countless victims of crime and tragedy in our community for the Moose Jaw Police Service and the Moose Jaw RCMP, but he has provided an extra something special for our police service without any judgement or hesitation.

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our supporters

PADS is more than 90% volunteer-drivenย 

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 isย 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!

Finian | May 2025

Finian | May 2025

Congratulations, Finian, on joining the Advanced Training Team. In May, Finian took the next step in his journey and entered Advanced Training, where he will learn the skills needed to support her future partner. A big thank you to Team Finian! We are excited to see...

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Drax | May 2025

Drax | May 2025

Congratulations, Drax, on joining the Advanced Training Team. In May, Drax took the next step in his journey and entered Advanced Training, where he will learn the skills needed to support her future partner. A big thank you to Team DK! We are excited to see what your...

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