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CTV NEWS – CALGARY – Service Dog Shortage

Thursday, August 8, 2024 | Media, News, Uncategorized

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Outlet: CTV News – Calgary

Date: August 8, 2024

Journalist: Kevin Green

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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Nov 19

Join us in welcoming a new team to the PADS Village. Meet Team Loki!

Alysen remarks that "Loki arrived at the perfect time, bringing much-needed positivity to our team. I had long hoped to bring a Facility Dog to support our staff, and Loki has exceeded all expectations. His unwavering support to employees and first responders in high-stress situations fills my heart with joy."

🔗 Link in bio to read the full story. ❤️ 🐾

#LifeInTheBlueVest #PADSDogs #PADSClientTeam
Image description: Alysen, with long dark hair, smiles for the camera while crouching down next to PADS Loki II. Loki, a yellow Lab, wears a blue PADS vest and looks at the camera with a soft expression.

Nov 18

We are currently looking for passionate and skilled individuals to join our team in the following roles to support our mission of providing assistance dogs to our waiting clients:

💻 IT Support Analyst
❤️ Client Care Manager
📸 Digital Communications Coordinator

Check out the careers page of our website for more information and to apply!
🔗 Link in bo.

Spread the word by sharing this post. ❤️
#PADSCareers #MustLoveDogs

Image description: Headline: Be You. With Us.
Body Text: We’re hiring for multiple positions at our Burnaby Campus! If you’re passionate about changing lives one dog at a time, visit our website to learn more. PADS.CA/CAREERS
Below the text, is a continuous blue line drawing of a dog paw and a hand touching in a high five.

Nov 16

We have an amazing team update to share with you! 🐕‍🦺

Lady’s client has shared with us how her boundless joy and dedication have transformed their life as a first-time service dog user. With natural intuition and contagious enthusiasm, Lady empowers them to engage confidently in every part of life. Their partnership brings independence, fulfillment, and a unique connection that they’re endlessly grateful for.

🔗 Link in bio to read the full story. ❤️ 🐾

#LifeInTheBlueVest #PADSDogs #PADSClientTeam
Image description: Dez, with curly dark hair, wears glasses, a grey hoodie, and grey pants while sitting in a wheelchair. Beside Dez is PADS Lady II, a black Lab, wears a blue PADS vest. Lady rests her front paws on Dez's lap, and both share a soft, calm gaze toward the camera.

Nov 15

We’re delighted to announce that we welcomed eight amazing dogs into Advanced Training this fall! 🎉🐾

Our training teams are excited to work with these incredible pups:

🐶 In Chilliwack, we welcomed Tay.
🐾 In Calgary, we welcomed Bagel and Timber II.
🐕 In Burnaby, we welcomed Finch, Hope II, Nova III, Piper IV, and Russell II.

Let’s cheer them on as they begin this next stage of their journey! 💪💙

#PADSDogs #LifeInTheBlueVest #PADSCalgary #PADSOkanagan
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Nov 15

Members of our management team visited our Okanagan Region recently and enjoyed the warm hospitality of our amazing community there. Development Manager, Jane Short, shares her adventure in a blog post.

🔗 Link in bio to read more!

#PADSDogs #PADSOkanagan
Image description: PADS Rooty, a yellow Lab puppy, looks at the camera with a soft expression. He wears a yellow PADS vest.

Nov 14

This #ThankfulThursday is dedicated to the Home Depot Coquitlam #7045 for their help with our puppy yard enclosure project!

Join us in sending them some love in the comments! Drop a “thank you” below or swing by their store to show your appreciation for supporting our mission. ❤️ 🐾

Besides donating the building materials for this enclosure, team members also came out to help our incredible volunteer and builder, Ron Wiens, and volunteer Dale Chapman to get a good start on the project. When finished, this enclosure will have a translucent roof on one side to give some shade and the rest of the structure will be covered with a wire grid fencing to keep out predators like eagles, hawks and coyotes.

PADS Executive Director, Trever Broadhead, dropped in just before lunch to say hi and thank everyone for coming out and supporting PADS.

#PADSVolunteersRock #PADSDogs
Image descriptions:
Image 1: Headline: Thank you. Body text: A big shout out to the Home Depot Coquitlam #7045 for their help with our puppy yard enclosure project! Under the text, there is a continuous line drawing of a hand holding a heart.
Image 2: A group of people gather around the PADS sign and smile for the camera. Most of the people are sitting down while the two on the end stand. A yellow Lab wearing a yellow PADS vest lays down in front of the group.
Image 3: A number of people gather for a construction project on a paved back yard of a small house with a fenced yard.
Image 4: The construction project is further along and there are a few roof supports put in place.

Nov 11

Today we pause and thank all those who have sacrificed so much for our country and freedom. We are honoured to serve those that have served us.

📸 @Beth.holbrook.photography
Image Description: A PADS client (and member of the RCMP) dressed in the Red Serge, (the ceremonial dress uniform of the RCMP) sits on the steps of a memorial that reads ‘ In memory of the officers and Men of the Royal Canadian Engineers Who gave their lives in the war 1939-1945’, with Vespa, a black lab wearing a blue PADS vest. The pair lean into each other and the person is holding the dog’s paw.

Nov 10

As we approach Remembrance Day we want to thank the many branches of the Royal Canadian Legion that have donated an incredible $160K to PADS in the past few years in support of our PTSD Program, which provides service dogs to veterans and those in active military service.

The impact these dogs have on their clients is beyond measure and we are honoured to be able to give back to those who gave us all so much.

📸 @Beth.holbrook.photography

Image descriptions:
Image 1: Headline: In Gratitude. Body text: Today we pause and thank all those who have sacrificed so much for our country and freedom. Under the text, there is a continuous line drawing of a puppy sleeping between bunches of poppies.
Image 2: A member of the RCMP dressed in the Red Serge, stands on a dock in the middle of a lake looking down at their service dog, a black lab wearing a blue PADS vest. The dog looks lovingly up at their handler.

Nov 8

Want to know the most DELICIOUS way to support us? Order Purdys chocolates from our fundraiser! 🍫

Available to our Lower Mainland and Calgary supporters.

Order Purdys treats from our fundraiser by joining either our Burnaby or Calgary Campaign and browsing the tastiest selection of Winter fundraising chocolates online. Shop gifts for family, friends, neighbours AND yourself in one convenient place. After all orders are submitted, we’ll sort, distribute, and let you know when you can collect your goodies.

🔗 Link to order in bio!

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#PADSPuppies #PADSDogs #SupportPADS #PurdysChocolates #PADSFundraiser

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