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Your support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.

ABOUT PADS

PADS dogs are raised and trained on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

We acknowledge the importance of these lands and their history. We do this to reaffirm our commitment and responsibility in improving relationships between nations and to improving our own understanding of local Indigenous peoples and their cultures.

We breed, raise and train fully certified assistance dogs. Our service (mobility & PTSD) and hearing dogs provide life-changing independence to those with disabilities. Our accredited facility dogs work with community professionals, such as teachers, RCMP and psychologists to help support healthy communities.

PADS is a fully accredited member of Assistance Dogs International.

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We train life-changing dogs for incredible people with disabilities & community care professionals.

Apr 27

Marvelous Maggie got a job as an Accredited Facility Dog and we could not be more proud! 🎈

A huge thank you to her village who helped support her on her epic journey! 💙✨

🐾 Breeder Caretaker: Sandra Koziol
🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Nicole Schnapp, Gail & Randy Cooper and Sandi & Dale Chapman
🎓 Advanced Sitters: Stephanie Hu & Paul Yi and Jenny Kinas
💛 1st Year Puppy Sponsor: Kerrie & Wesley Logan

Join us in celebrating her marvelous achievement! 🎉

#LifeInTheBlueVest #DogsWithJobs #ServiceDogsOfInstagram #PADSDogs
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Apr 26

We would like to thank everyone who came out to support the Paddles for PADS Charity Pickleball Tournament this past weekend. ⭐

We're also so thankful to all the participating pickleball clubs -- your support is 'kind of a big dill' for us here at PADS! 🎉

If you're eager to learn the donation amount raised through these tournaments... stay tuned! We will be sharing the totals soon! 👀✨

#PaddlesForPADS #LifeChangers
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Apr 25

Vroom! The Electric Vehicle Litter has stopped by to show off their yellow vests! 🚗

A big thank you to the Tuan family and their momma PADS Sounder for taking great care of these pups!

Join us in wishing these little pups well as they take off on their next big adventure! 🚙💨

#PADSPuppies #PADSElecticVehicleLitter
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Apr 24

It's #WishlistWednesday and we need your help!

We have two important accessibility projects underway - one in Calgary to renovate our new facility to make it accessible for our growing Alberta client base and another at the BC campus to repair/replace/reconfigure some ramps (that no longer meet code) as well as enclose our breeding center yard to keep our littlest pups safe and sound from the wildlife that shares our campus.

💙💙"Unleashing Accessibility" is a community-run fundraiser driven by our incredible #TeamCalgary to help support the larger renovation project where they've set a stupendous goal of $25K. Find the link in our bio or our stories to donate! 💙💙

💛💛 Our Burnaby accessibility improvements are all being built by our super-skilled volunteers (and are partially funded by Small Business BC's $5K accessibility grant) and we need to raise the remaining $7K to order our supplies. Donate and follow the progress of this campaign by clicking the link in our bio or stories 💛💛

Donate to one or both - or share this post - every little bit helps!!

#PADSBurnaby #PADSCalgary
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Apr 24

Team Cashew has sent us an update, and we love how they are settling into life together!

Simon had this to say:
"Firstly, a huge thank you to every breeder, foster home, trainer, and volunteer that had a hand in Cashew's raising. It's an incredible achievement.

Cashew has transitioned into our lives with incredible awareness and sensitivity. Our old chocolate lab Chico (14 yrs) is now even learning some of Cashew's cues. We live in a semi-rural area, so much of his general skills training and public access stuff happens when we go into our hamlet of Sechelt to go shopping. Many stores now know him by name.

He has come to quite a few shows I've played at, loud venues, strange folks, sticky floors. He assumes his observance at my partner Kara's side in the audience, and comes to visit me by the stage between sets. His life with us has a lovely duality that he manages with grace and intelligence; Kara takes the dogs for walks daily, fun off-leash trail walks, whereas I feed and groom, and work on an array of skills almost daily. We've begun a ritual of using the retrieve sequence to get him to pick up all of his toys and put them (not always successfully) into the toy bin. He loves to snuggle in the evening and is a bundle of kisses in the morning.

I live with chronic pain and mobility issues and Cashew is quick to comfort me when I'm having a bad spell. Things this past month have been a bit different since my neck issue, but before that Cashew and I were going into town regularly as he was my copilot for all errands. I couldn't love him any more."

#LifeInTheBlueVest
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Apr 24

Woo-hoo! The Exclamation Litter met their raisers and sitters earlier this month and have embarked on their next exciting adventure!

A round of applause for their Breeder Caretakers Kailea and Chris, and of course their momma, PADS Pear, for taking such great care of these puppies for the last 8 weeks.

❗Bazinga met Tony and Victoria
❕Brava met Katie
❗Crikey met Diane and will soon journey to Canine Companions
❕Encore met Karen
❗Eureka met Kim and will soon journey to Canine Companions
❕Golly met Sarah
❗Ole met Diane
❕Wowza met Dawn and has since journeyed to Calgary - photo coming soon - check out our stories!

Join us in wishing these pups a huge 'Hooray' as they set out on their next journey!

#PADSPuppies #PADSExclamationLitter @CanineOrg
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Apr 23

Just take a look at the Exclamation Litter in their yellow vests - these pups sure look ready for action! 💕

A big thank you to their Breeder-Caretakers Kailea and Chris, and of course, their momma PADS Pear. 🍐

Welcome to the village Exclamation Litter!! ✨ 💖 🐾

#PADSPuppies
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Apr 22

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 ✨

Today let us admire our beautiful planet and all its natural beauty and resources.

Honour Earth by committing to making sustainable choices that help protect and preserve our planet. ♻️ 🌍

Use code 'STRIP' and receive 30% off any TruEarth product until April 30th. Your purchase is not only beneficial to the planet, but 25% of the proceeds from each sale is donated to PADS.

Let us know how you're celebrating Earth Day in the comments below! ⬇️

#EarthDay #ProtectOurPlanet
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Apr 21

Every week of the year our volunteers show up. To love, to care, to train, to clean, to sort, to organize, to fundraise, to support, to cuddle, to groom, to teach…to CHANGE LIVES!!!

But this week is #NationalVolunteerWeek so we are here to say thank you. We could not do what we do without each and every one of you!!

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May 3

Featured 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

PADS in Bloom: Hanging Basket Fundraiser

Burnaby

Jun 8

Featured 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Burnaby Shred Event 2024

Burnaby

Jul 16

Featured All day

Willow Park Charity Golf Classic – July 16-18, 2024

Calgary

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