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Invictus Games 2025 Appreciation Post

Invictus Games 2025 Appreciation Post

Sunday, February 9, 2025 | Corporate Sponsors, Invictus, Media, News

At the Invictus Games 2025 (#IG25), service dogs play an important role in supporting the community. These dogs are present to help offer comfort and companionship to participants. Their presence helps to foster well-being within the Invictus Community.

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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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Brave Bingo has hit the jackpot and been matched w Brave Bingo has hit the jackpot and been matched with his future client ✨ As this beautiful boy begins his career as a service dog, we'd like to take a moment to thank the members of his village who have supported him on his journey: 🐾 Breeder-Caretakers: Gloria & William Mui 🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Meghan Grant & Scott Mackenzie; Brian Smith; Pam & Rob McGregor 💛 Puppy Sponsor: Starlight Bingo Players 💙 Advanced Training Sponsor: Dogtopia Foundation of Canada 🎓 Advanced Sitters: Gloria Bednar & Linda Elias; Sydney & Derek Walsh #DogsWithJobs #LifeInTheBlueVest [PADS Bingo, a black Lab in a blue PADS vest, sits in front of a tree and looks soulfully up at the camera. Beside him is a black sign with white writing that reads "Nevada got a job. Congratulations team"]
Today is International Volunteer Day! We’re incred Today is International Volunteer Day! We’re incredibly lucky to have a volunteer community of over 700 kind, caring, passionate individuals. From breeder-caretakers, puppy-raisers, and sitters, to campus helpers and event volunteers, we’re so grateful to experience the magic of this amazingly supportive community. PADS truly wouldn’t be what it is without our volunteer community. Thank you for all that you do 💛 P.S. if you’d like to join this amazing group of people, you can! Visit pads.ca to find out how you can become a PADS volunteer #Volunteering [A yellow Lab wearing a yellow PADS vest sits and looks attentively up at her handler, a person wearing black pants and a purple hoodie.]
All the pieces have fallen into place for Tetris.. All the pieces have fallen into place for Tetris... She's found her job! As this terrific girl embarks on her career as an Accredited Facility Dog with the Calgary judicial system, we'd like to take a moment to thank the members of her village who have supported her on her journey: 🐾 School of Origin: @susquehannaservicedogs 🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Lynne & Garry McKenzie; Georganne Oldham & Anne Way 💛 Puppy Sponsor: Esplen Family Private Giving Fund 💙 Advanced Training Sponsor: The Estate of Sharon Tokar 🎓 Advanced Sitter: Jenny Kinas #DogsWithJobs #LifeInTheBlueVest [PADS Tetris, a black Lab in a blue PADS vest, sits on a rock and looks attentively up at the camera. Beside her is a black sign with white writing that reads "Tetris got a job. Congratulations team"]
Did you know that an estimated 1 in 6 people world Did you know that an estimated 1 in 6 people worldwide experience a significant disability? Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day to advocate for the rights and well-being of people who live with disabilities. We're proud to be an organization that works to support independence and help break down barriers, not just today but every day. What are you doing today to help promote inclusivity in your community? Let us know! #IDPWD #AssistanceDogs [A black Lab wearing a blue PADS vest sits in a hardware store. He holds a paint roller in his mouth and looks calmly at the camera.]
Today is GivingTuesday and we're over half way to Today is GivingTuesday and we're over half way to our goal. Will you help us reach it? We're raising $30,000 to support the adorable Winter Holiday Litter - Jingle, Holly, Frosty, Mazel, and Imani ✨ With your support, these future superheroes will have the care and training they need to grow into life-changing assistance dogs. Visit the link in our bio to give 🔗 You can be a superhero too 💙 #GivingTuesday [Eight photos of the Winter Holiday Litter of Labrador puppies at eight weeks old]
This GivingTuesday, help Frosty become the hero sh This GivingTuesday, help Frosty become the hero she was born to be ✨ Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. This year, by giving through the link in our bio, you can provide PADS Frosty II and her Winter Holiday siblings with the training and care they need to grow into incredible assistance dogs. And, with a generous launch gift from our friends at Eukanuba, your gift goes further 🩷 Help us reach our goal of raising $30,000 to support the adorable Winter Holiday Litter 🐶 Give today through the link in our bio 🔗 [PADS Frosty, a young yellow Lab puppy, wears a yellow PADS vest and a blue bandana with the words "Future super hero". She looks adorably up at the camera.]
Earlier this week, the Calgary RCMPVA Litter put o Earlier this week, the Calgary RCMPVA Litter put on their iconic yellow vests as they gear up for training. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to PADS Stetson II, Royal, and Cruiser II. A huge shoutout to the Calgary RCMP Veterans Association for sponsoring this special litter and choosing such meaningful names. [Three photos of young lab puppies wearing yellow PADS vests. Each puppy's name is written in white text on a blue background at the bottom of the image. The first puppy is black and tan and the other two puppies are yellow.] #PADSPuppies
Happy Black "Fur-day" from PADS! While everyone Happy Black "Fur-day" from PADS! While everyone else is chasing deals, our puppies-in-training are wishing for something even better—some toys and training supplies that help them play, learn, and grow. ❤️ Your gift today will keep tails wagging and support future service dogs. 🐾 👉 Use the link in our bio to shop our Amazon Wishlist and send a gift straight to our pups! #BlackFriday #PADSPuppies #PADSDogs [A pile of black lab puppies sleeping]
🐶 Pupdate: Meet Bowden! Bowden is one of our dogs 🐶 Pupdate: Meet Bowden! Bowden is one of our dogs in assistance dog training, where he's been described as 'the best boy,' 'an amazing student,' and 'a gem to train.' Whether he's working on skills at the Training Center or out and about on field trips, Bowden always brings focus and enthusiasm to his training. He loves a field trip (especially to the ice rink) and he's been working hard on all the specific skills he'll need as an assistance dog. He's also mastered the essential skill of 'puppy dog eyes.' Bowden is waiting for a sponsor to help further his training. Could it be you? Head to the link in our bio to learn more🔗 #PADSDogs #AssistanceDogs [Six photos of PADS Bowden, a yellow Lab with expressive eyes. Photo 1 shows Bowden wearing a blue party hat. Photo 2 shows him at an ice rink. Photo 3 shows him lying on a dog bed next to a tabby cat. Photo 4 shows him in a yellow PADS vest. Photo 5 shows him holding a stuffed corn toy. Photo 6 shows him lying on some grass with a cookie that reads 'ruv u']
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