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Our puppies-in-training are all unique and have their own stories. Follow their progress here.

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ABOUT PADS

PADS dogs are raised and trained on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Ktunaxa ɁamakɁis (Ktunaxa), Ĩyãħé Nakón mąkóce (Stoney), Niitsítpiis-stahkoii ᖹᐟᒧᐧᐨᑯᐧ ᓴᐦᖾᐟ (Blackfoot / Niitsítapi ᖹᐟᒧᐧᒣᑯ), Tsuut’ina & Michif Piyii (Métis) Nations, and the Syilx Okanagan People.

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 are thrilled to introduce the newest addition t

We are thrilled to introduce the newest addition to the PADS village - everyone meet PADS Sturko 🐶

Sturko comes from our friends at @dogsforbetterlives, and is named in memory of Jerry Gordon Sturko. Jerry was a beloved @willowparkcharityclassic committee member, champion, sponsor, and incredible advocate. He is remembered for his immense kindness and compassion, a legacy that PADS Sturko will carry forward on his journey to becoming a certified assistance dog.

Thank you to the Stampede City Canadian Progress Club for celebrating Jerry in such a impactful way by sponsoring this life-changing pup 💛

#PADSPuppies #ServiceDogInTraining

Photo description: PADS Sturko, a yellow Labrador retriever puppy, sits on a dog bed and looks soulfully up at the camera. He wears a yellow PADS vest.

It’s National Pickleball Day! PADS is pleased

It’s National Pickleball Day!

PADS is pleased to have partnered with @dinko.paddles on their latest limited edition paddle, Dog Park, designed by the very talented @candypress 🐶 the paddle features our very own PADS Serrano, and a portion of each sale goes towards supporting more life-changing service dogs 💙💛

Congratulations to the winner of our giveaway, Lisa, who won one of these very special paddles. If you’re looking to get your hands on your own Dog Park paddle, head to @dinko.paddles (real PADS puppy not included).

#PADSDogs #Pickleball

Video description: the video begins with a close up of the Dog Park paddle which features a lime green background with cartoon drawings of dogs. The paddle then moves out of frame to reveal a young black lab puppy wearing a yellow PADS vest.

Thank you for celebrating International Assistance

Thank you for celebrating International Assistance Dog Week with us 🐶

Assistance dogs are vital to so many people, and we’re proud to be able to witness their impact every day! Whether they’re assisting with physical tasks, acting as someone’s ears, helping to bring calm, or simply providing the comfort that only a dog can, these dogs are truly life-changing.

If you’d like to help us continue our mission, consider making a donation this month. Our friend George is matching all donations up to $30,000, so that every gift will go further. Visit the link in our bio to make a difference 💙💛

#IADW2025 #DogsWithJobs #WorkingDogs

Video description: a compilation of clips showing PADS Labrador Retrievers performing tasks, including opening and closing doors, alerting to alarms, pushing a button, and retrieving items. Gentle music plays over top of the video

We’re sharing inspiring, innovative, and impactf

We’re sharing inspiring, innovative, and impactful stories from across the PADS village in celebration of International Assistance Dog Week 2025 🐶

Meet Team Gherkin! Mobility Service Dog PADS Gherkin leapt into his client’s life at just the right time, and now, the pair are inseparable. “He’s always by my side when needed,” this client reports. “Gherkin knows exactly what to do.” He says that Gherkin is always ready to work, and that his goofy, playful nature brings a smile to his clients face, even when faced with pain. “He’s my partner.”

Gherkin’s client describes him as a Ferrari in the body of a Toyota Tacoma, and we think that’s perfect (in the best way possible).

If you’d like to support more dogs like the “Workin’ Gherkin”, head to the link in our bio. This month, your donation will be doubled so that your gift can go further.

#IADW2025 #DogsWithJobs #ServiceDog

Photo descriptions:
Photo 1: PADS Gherkin, a shiny black lab wearing a blue PADS vest, stands with his front paws on the footrest of a wheelchair and licks his client's face.
Photo 2: PADS Gherkin sits patiently beside a power wheelchair at the gym. He holds his leash in his mouth.
Photo 3: PADS Gherkin lays on a black mat in a garden and looks up sideways at the camera.

We’re sharing inspiring, innovative, and impactf

We’re sharing inspiring, innovative, and impactful stories from across the PADS village in celebration of International Assistance Dog Week 2025 🐶

Meet Team Tope! Payge’s world shrunk when she was diagnosed with CPTSD; being matched with PTSD Dog PADS Tope helped to open it back up. “I began to feel something unfamiliar,” Payge says of meeting her service dog. “I felt hopeful.”

Tope’s patient soul and wagging tail have offered Payge a sense of safety ,and the courage to begin to face the world that once seemed so dark. Together, they are rebuilding Payge’s life.

“I’m not healed yet, but this feels like a good start to me.”

If you’re inspired by Team Tope’s story, help us create more life-changing partnerships for those living with PTSD. Visit the link in our bio to double your impact today to help raise and train future service dogs 🔗

#IADW2025 #DogsWithJobs #PTSDDog

Photo descriptions:
Photo 1: A photo of Payge and her service dog, PADS Tope in a garden. Payge, wearing a blue jacket, kneels and kisses Tope's head. Tope wears a blue PADS vest.
Photo 2: A photo of PADS Tope in a forest, sitting on a rock and wearing a pink bandana.

We’re sharing inspiring, innovative, and impactf

We’re sharing inspiring, innovative, and impactful stories from across the PADS village in celebration of International Assistance Dog Week 2025 🐶

Meet Team DeeDee! When Rhi met hearing dog PADS DeeDee, she was looking forward to a dog who would alert to the sounds she missed. What she didn’t expect was a partnership that has profoundly transformed every part of her life. “I used to walk with my eyes down,” she reports. “Now, with DeeDee by my side, my head is held high. I feel safe. I feel connected. I feel seen.” DeeDee has become a companion, a guardian, and a bridge to independence for Rhi. “She’s my lifeline.”

You can help to create more inspiring partnerships like Team DeeDee. Visit the link in our bio to read Rhi’s full story, and make a donation today to help fund future life-changing hearing dogs.

#IADW2025 #DogsWithJobs #HearingDog

Photo descriptions:
Photo 1: PADS DeeDee, a yellow Labrador retriever, stands and looks up happily at the camera. Her mouth is slightly open and her eyes are soft.
Photo 2: PADS DeeDee, wearing a blue PADS vest, blue lei, and blue graduation headband, sits in a kitchen and looks up at the camera.
Photo 3: PADS DeeDee sits outside wearing purple butterfly wings.

We’re sharing inspiring, innovative, and impactf

We’re sharing inspiring, innovative, and impactful stories from across the PADS village in celebration of International Assistance Dog Week 2025.

Meet Team Thorin! You may know PADS Thorin and his handler, Ali, as the first Accredited Facility Dog team in the Yukon. This innovative pair is helping to redefine care in the North, supporting the mental health and wellness of first responders across the territory. With his soulful eyes, enthusiasm for his work, and the invaluable ability to bring calm to the chaos, Thorin is more than a dog.

“He is a teammate, a source of comfort, and a powerful advocate for mental health,” reports Ali. “I am beyond proud of Thorin and the impact he is making.”

You, too, can make an immeasurable impact for those on the front lines. Give today through the link in our bio and have your gift matched to help us raise, train, and place twice as many life-changing assistance dogs.

#IADW2025 #DogsWithJobs #YukonGold

Photo descriptions:
Photo 1: Ali, a woman in a paramedic uniform, stands next to PADS Thorin, a black lab wearing a blue PADS vest. Thorin sits and looks up at Ali, while Ali smiles back at him.
Photo 2: PADS Thorin, wearing a paramedic badge, lies with his front paws resting on a CPR dummy. He looks soulfully up at the camera.
Photo 3: PADS Thorin stands on a muddy path next to a turquoise green semi-frozen river.
Photo 4: PADS Thorin, wearing his blue PADS vest, lies in a dog bed. A paramedic kneels next to him while he rests his head on her hand.
Photo 5: PADS Thorin lies on a tree stump and looks seriously at the camera.

Welcome to International Assistance Dog Week 2025!

Welcome to International Assistance Dog Week 2025! Over the next seven days, we’ll be sharing and celebrating some of the most inspiring, innovative, and impactful stories from across the PADS village.

To kick this week off, we’d like to introduce George. George has been an invaluable PADS volunteer for almost ten years. His humility, knowledge, and belief in what’s possible when people and dogs work together make him an inspiration for other volunteers, old and new alike. And, this International Assistance Dog Week, he’s inspiring us once again.

George is personally matching every gift made this month, up to $30,000.

Demand for assistance dogs has never been higher. With the help of George’s generous gift, your donation will go twice as far towards training more incredible assistance dogs. Visit the link in our bio to give today, and change a life.

#IADW2025 #DogsWithJobs

Photo description: George, a man wearing blue jeans and a black jacket, kneels next to a yellow Labrador Retriever. The lab, PADS Elphie, offers her paw. George holds the paw and smiles at the camera.

Tee-Rific news - The Willow Park Charity Golf Clas

Tee-Rific news - The Willow Park Charity Golf Classic Litter have donned their yellow vests and officially begun their journey to the service dog majors ⛳🐶

Lavie and Jonsie are on their way to Calgary, while Fendie, Carpie, Lylie, Andie, and Bowie II will be raised in Vancouver. We’re excited to witness their impact as they grow into life-changing dogs!

Thank you to Michelle and George for caring for this litter, and to the @willowparkcharityclassic for all of your support.

Fairway to go, puppies 💛

#PADSPuppies #DogsWithJobs
Photo descriptions: all photos show a yellow Labrador Retriever puppy sitting in front of a tree and wearing a yellow PADS vest. The puppy’s name is written in white text in a blue box in the bottom left of the image.
Photo 1: PADS Andie
Photo 2: PADS Bowie II
Photo 3: PADS Carpie
Photo 4: PADS Fendie
Photo 5: PADS Jonsie
Photo 6: PADS Lavie
Photo 7: PADS Lylie

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