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Maple Ridge News: PADS Dogs at Invictus

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | Invictus, Media, News, Uncategorized

Outlet: Maple Ridge News

Date: February 12, 2025

Journalist: Neil Corbett

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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Dec 3

Today is Giving Tuesday and every dollar you donate (up to $15k) will be matched, doubling your impact and fueling their journey toward success.

Donate by midnight at the link in bio!

Nov 30

Make an impact this year and help us turn paws into possibilities. Double your impact from now until December 3rd thanks to one of our incredible long time donors who is matching up to $15K in donations! ❤️

Help support the training of our newest class of Canine College students as they embark on their journey to change lives.

Together, we can make a difference! 🐾

🔗 Link in bio to give now!

#PADSDogs #GivingTuesday #ChangeLives
Image descriptions:

Image 1: Headline: Giving Tuesday. Body text: Turn paws into possibilities & DOUBLE your impact to fund our newest class of Canine College students! #GivingTuesday Under the text, there is a continuous line drawing of a paw print.
Image 2: A tiny yellow labrador puppy paw is held pad side up by a human hand with a medical alert bracelet around their wrist.

Nov 29

We are delighted to introduce you to the Dogtopia Foundation of Canada Litter. 🐾
Join us in welcoming sisters:
🩷 Daisy III
💙 Honey IV
🧡 Juno II
🩵 Kiara II
❤️ Libby II
💜 Meadow II
And their brother:
🤎 Windsor

🎉 Thank you Dogtopia Foundation Canada for your support and naming of these seven precious pups. This is the first litter for proud parents PADS Morena and Steller. @dogtopiafoundationca

💕Another huge thank you to Breeder Caretaker Krista and her family for looking after Morena and her beautiful new babies.

#PADSDogs #PADSPuppies #ServiceDogJourney #LifeChangingSupport #PuppyRaising #ServiceDogHeroes #DogtopiaFoundationOfCanada #ChangingLives #DogsWithPurpose

Image descriptions:
Image 1: PADS Morena, a Black Lab, lays in her whelping box on a cream coloured blanket. Nestled at her side are her seven newborn puppies. There are five black and two yellow puppies. They all wear different coloured collars.
The following images all feature newborn puppies lying on a mainly cream coloured blanket, with their names written in blue script at the bottom of each image.
Image 2: PADS Daisy III, a yellow Lab puppy, wears a pink collar.
Image 3: PADS Honey IV, a yellow Lab puppy, wears a blue collar.
Image 4: PADS Juno II, a black Lab puppy, wears an orange collar.
Image 5: PADS Kiara II, a black Lab puppy, wears a turquoise collar.
Image 6: PADS Libby II, a black Lab puppy, wears a red collar.
Image 7: PADS Meadow II, a black Lab puppy, wears a purple collar.
Image 8: PADS Windsor, a black Lab puppy, wears a brown collar.

Nov 27

A big thank you to the amazing group of volunteers from Deloitte who visited our Burnaby Campus last week!

🎉 They rolled up their sleeves to tackle some much-needed yard work and even helped decorate the office for Christmas, spreading holiday cheer all around. 🌟🎄

Their hard work and festive spirit are so appreciated! ❤️
Please join us in thanking them for a job well done by leaving a comment below!

Is your business or workplace interested in volunteering at PADS? Email events@pads.ca to find out more!

#PADSDogs #PADSPuppies #DeloitteVancouver #ImpactThatMatters #ImpactDay
Image descriptions:
Image 1: Headline: Dedicated Deloitte. Body text: Thank you to the Deloitte volunteers who visited our Burnaby Campus last week to tackle yard work and decorate for Christmas! Under the text, there is a continuous line drawing of a hand holding a heart. #DeloitteImpactDay
Image 2: A group of Deloitte employees smiles for the camera as they gather around the PADS outdoor sign on a sunny day. A yellow Lab in a yellow PADS vest lies at the front of the group, while a woman in the center holds a yellow Lab puppy in her arms.

Nov 24

Our Okanagan Parks litter, lovingly named by our dedicated Okanagan PADS volunteers, had an exciting milestone this past week—they donned their yellow PADS vests in preparation for meeting their Puppy-Raisers! 🐾

A huge thank you to Breeder Caretakers Kailea and Chris for their amazing care of the puppies and their momma, PADS Betty. ❤️

🎉 Join us in welcoming Mabel II, Myra, Bromley, Skaha III, Vaseux, Haynes, and Fintry!
#PADSDogs #PADSPuppies #PADSOkanagan

Image descriptions:
All photos are of 8-week old Lab puppies sitting on a grassy hill, facing the camera. They all wear yellow PADS vest and have their names written in blue script at their feet.
Image 1: PADS Mabel II, a black Lab puppy.
Image 2: PADS Myra, a yellow Lab puppy.
Image 3: PADS Bromley, a black Lab puppy.
Image 4: PADS Skaha III, a yellow Lab puppy.
Image 5: PADS Vaseux, a black Lab puppy.
Image 6: PADS Haynes, a yellow Lab puppy.
Image 7: PADS Fintry, a black Lab puppy.

Nov 21

Join us in welcoming PADS Chickpea and Kiyoko from Service Dogs Australia (previously Career Dogs Australia). 🇦🇺 🐾 @servicedogsaust

We would also like to thank our friends at CNIB for generously covering the shipping and import costs to bring these puppies to Canada. 💛
@cnibguidedogs

#PADSPuppies
Image descriptions:
Image 1: Headline: G'Day Mate. Body text: Join us in welcoming PADS Chickpea & Kiyoko from Service Dogs Australia! Under the text, there is a continuous line drawing of a map of Australia with a sleeping puppy in the middle. #PADSPuppies
Image 2: PADS Chickpea, a black Lab Golden mix puppy, sits in front of a beige wall. She looks slightly off camera and wears a yellow PADS vest. Her name appears in blue script below her feet.
Image 3: PADS Kiyoko, a black Lab Golden mix puppy, sits in front of a beige wall. She looks slightly above the camera and wears a yellow PADS vest. Her name appears in blue script below her feet.

Nov 21

Exciting news! The mister Blake Litter tried on their yellow vests earlier this week in preparation for meeting their amazing Puppy-Raisers on Friday. 🐾💛

💕A huge thank you to Breeder Caretakers Yin and Ruth & Ron for looking after Tempest and her beautiful babies.

🎉 Join us in welcoming PADS Lucille, Burt, Everest, Milos, Rita, Risq, and Brentwood to the PADS Village.

#FutureHeroes #PADSPuppies #PADSDogs
Image descriptions in comments.

Nov 20

A huge thank you to the CALM Program students at Brook Secondary School in Powell River for helping us package our holiday cards! 🎁💌

Their hard work and teamwork will make a real difference in helping us to raise funds to place more life-changing service dogs this holiday season. 🐾💙

🔗 Link in bio to read more about this exciting partnership!

#PADSDogs #quathet #BrooksSecondary
Image descriptions:
Image 1: Headline: Thank you. Body text: A big thank you to the CALM Program students at Brook Secondary School in Powell River for helping with our holiday greeting card project! Under the text, there is a continuous line drawing of a hand holding a heart. PADS.CA/BROOKSSCHOOL
Image 2: Students in a classroom working at desks.

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.

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