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Delta Optimist: Delta assistance dogs lighten the mood at Invictus Games

Delta Optimist: Delta assistance dogs lighten the mood at Invictus Games

Sunday, February 23, 2025 | Corporate Sponsors, Invictus, Media, News

At Invictus Games 2025, assistance dogs from Delta supported veterans. These professionally trained dogs helped alleviate stress and ease the psychological challenges faced by participants.

Peace Arch News: Surrey clinic marks 10 years supporting victims of violence

Peace Arch News: Surrey clinic marks 10 years supporting victims of violence

Friday, February 21, 2025 | Media, News

The Embrace Clinic in Surrey has provided medical care to over 5,000 survivors of violence since its opening in January 2015. Located in the Shirley Dean Pavilion, the clinic offers services including injury treatment, infection screening, and referrals to community resources.

CBC RADIO: Yukon Morning with Elyn Jones | February 21, 2025

CBC RADIO: Yukon Morning with Elyn Jones | February 21, 2025

Friday, February 21, 2025 | Corporate Sponsors, Invictus, Media, News

Elyn Jones reports on Ali Harper and her dog Thorin at Invictus Games 2025. They provided support to the competing athletes and their families.

YUKON NEWS: Dog offering support to athletes at Invictus Games

YUKON NEWS: Dog offering support to athletes at Invictus Games

Saturday, February 15, 2025 | Corporate Sponsors, Invictus, Media, News

Yukon News report on PADS dog Thorin and his handler Ali Harper providing support to veterans competing at Invictus Games 2025.

BIV’s 2025 Influential Women in Business awards: Kristy James

BIV’s 2025 Influential Women in Business awards: Kristy James

Thursday, February 13, 2025 | Media, News

Kristy James is the current vice-chair for Pacific Assistance Dogs Society. She emphasizes authentic leadership and work-life balance, aiming to make a lasting impact both professionally and personally.

Maple Ridge News: PADS Dogs at Invictus

Maple Ridge News: PADS Dogs at Invictus

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | Corporate Sponsors, Invictus, Media, News

A Maple Ridge-trained PADS assistance dog Loki provided comfort and support at the Invictus Games. Loki played an important role in creating a calming environment for competitors with mental and physical challenges.

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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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Caring Kasota is spreading her kindness at the Dr Caring Kasota is spreading her kindness at the Dr Peter Centre 💙 Following in the paw prints of PADS Newton, PADS Kasota has been shining her own unique light as she brings joy to staff and clients alike. “She makes our little part of the world wonderful,” says her partner, Melissa. From snuggles at the centre to heading out into the community, Team Kasota’s impact touches many.

Read more through the link in our bio 🔗

#LifeInTheBlueVest #DogsWithJobs 

[Photo 1 shows PADS Kasota, a yellow lab in a blue PADS vest, sitting in front of a tree and looking happily at the camera. Photo 2 shows Kasota from above, sitting by her partner and looking attentively up at the camera. Photo 3 shows a side profile of Kasota's face as she sits in the sun on top of a mountain. ]
It's National Dog Day. Here's to all of our loving It's National Dog Day. Here's to all of our loving, supportive, goofy, hard-working, playful, empowering, life-changing canine companions 🐶

#NationalDogDay #PADSDogs
Every day, we're inspired by the impact of dogs li Every day, we're inspired by the impact of dogs like PADS Thorin. But the demand for assistance dogs has never been higher, and we need your help. Donations are what allow us to continue raising and training these incredible dogs for the communities and clients who need them most. For the month of August every donation is being matched thanks to the generosity of George Prevost. By giving a gift this month, you're helping to change lives, one dog at a time.

Double your impact today. Visit the link in our bio to learn more 🔗

#PADSDogs #Yukon

Photo descriptions:
Photo 1: PADS Thorin, a black lab wearing booties and a blue PADS vest, sits facing the camera in front of a Yukon EMS ambulance. Beside him is a painted sign that says 'welcome to the Yukon.'
Photo 2: Thorin sits with a woman at a computer desk. Both face away from the camera, and the photo shows the Yukon EMS crest on Thorin's PADS vest.
It's National Waffle Day, so you know we had to gi It's National Waffle Day, so you know we had to give you an update on our boy, PADS Waffle 🧇 And we're happy to report that it's been smiles all around for Team Waffle since they were matched.

"When he rests his chin on my lap it fills my heart with joy," Rebekah says of Waffle. She's found her independence, as well as the love and companionship that only Waffle can give. Read more through the link in our bio 🔗

#LifeInTheBlueVest #DogsWithJobs 

Photo description: Rebekah, a woman in a striped dress, sits in a power chair in front of a garden. PADS Waffle, a yellow Lab in a blue PADS vest, stands on his hind legs and rests his front legs on Rebekah's lap. Rebekah smiles at the camera.
Two more good boys have officially graduated to As Two more good boys have officially graduated to Assistance Dog Training School 🐶💙 Congratulations PADS Sokka and PADS Valentino! These pups have both joined the training crew in Calgary where they'll work to refine the skills they'll use as life-changing assistance dogs. 

#LifeInTheBlueVest #LifeOfAPADSDog

Photo descriptions: Both images show a photo of a Lab in a blue PADS vest, looking at the camera. The dog's name is written in white text in a blue box on the lower left of the image.
Photo 1: PADS Sokka, a yellow Lab
Photo 2: PADS Valentino, a black Lab
The Outlaws have been let loose 🐶 PADS Bonnie I The Outlaws have been let loose 🐶 PADS Bonnie II and PADS Clyde II have put on their yellow vests, met their raisers, and officially begun their puppy-raising journeys! Bonnie is being raised in Vancouver and Clyde is being raised in Calgary.

A big thank you to Karen and family for all of your care and support of these two. We know they are going to grow up to do great things 💛

#PADSPuppies #DogsWithJobs

Photo descriptions: both 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 Bonnie II
Photo 2: PADS Clyde II
Team Pinto have found a renewed sense of independe Team Pinto have found a renewed sense of independence after being matched last year. Pinto’s unwavering support has been hugely beneficial for her partner. Tasks that had seemed overwhelming are now faced with confidence, and life feels fuller with Pinto by his side. Even interpersonal connections have been strengthened, thanks to this life-changing dog. 

“Pinto is more than just a service dog—she is my lifeline.” 

Read more about Pinto’s impact through the link in our bio 🔗

#DogsWithJobs #ServiceDog

Photo description: Jeff, a man wearing a checkered shirt, crouches beside his service dog, PADS Pinto. Pinto is a calm yellow Lab wearing a blue PADS vest. Jeff rests his hand on Pinto’s shoulder, and smiles at the camera.
It didn’t take long for PADS Toast to capture th It didn’t take long for PADS Toast to capture the hearts and minds of everyone at Surrey Christian Elementary. From his very first visit he felt right at home. 

"He's been an incredible asset in so many situations, and we’re excited to see him continue to grow into his role next year," says Tom, the other half of Team Toast. "He is making such a positive impact." 

Great job, Toast! We're so proud to see you work your magic ✨ You can check out Team Toast's full report through the link in our bio 🔗

#DogsWithJobs #DogsInSchools 

Photo description: Tom, a man wearing a checkered shirt and glasses, and PADS Toast, a yellow Lab in a blue PADS Vest, sit outside in the sunshine and smile at the camera.
Give PADS a hand this August and help us put more Give PADS a hand this August and help us put more paws on the ground in communities that need them 🐶

For the month of August, every donation made to PADS is being matched. That means your gift will support twice as many life-changing dogs like PADS Thorin. So double your impact today! Visit the link in our bio to learn more 🔗

#DogsWithJobs 

Photo description: PADS Thorin, a black lab in a blue PADS vest, offers his paw to his partner, Ali. Ali wears her paramedics uniform and smiles at Thorin. An EMS ambulance is in the background.
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