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ADOPTED: ANTONIO

ADOPTED: ANTONIO

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | Adopted, News, Uncategorized

Antonio is a smart and motivated boy who loves vigorous snuggles and would make a lovely sidekick for any adventure!

Calgary Site Supervisor | Position Filled

Calgary Site Supervisor | Position Filled

Friday, August 16, 2024 | Careers, News

We are seeking a passionate and skilled individual to join our team as the Calgary Site Supervisor to help us fulfill our mission of providing life-changing assistance dogs.

ADOPTED: WRIGLEY

ADOPTED: WRIGLEY

Thursday, August 15, 2024 | Adopted, News, Uncategorized

Warm and wholesome Wrigley is a loving and gentle boy in need of a forever home.

ADOPTED: WILMA

ADOPTED: WILMA

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | Adopted, News, Uncategorized

The lovely and loyal Wilma is looking for her forever person and home!

Willow Park Charity Golf Classic Recap

Willow Park Charity Golf Classic Recap

Friday, August 9, 2024 | Calgary, Media, News, Uncategorized

The 2024 Willow Park Charity Golf Classic raised $575,000 for Pacific Assistance Dogs and will bring positive change for so many Calgarians.

CTV NEWS – CALGARY – Service Dog Shortage

CTV NEWS – CALGARY – Service Dog Shortage

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

CTV News Calgary Video Journalist Kevin Green reports on Pacific Assistance Dogs Society sounding the alarm over service dog shortage.

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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), 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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National Pet Day Spotlight - Very Important Pets 🐶 Not every dog wants a working life, and for those that tell us that a career isn’t for them, the PADS humans work hard to find them other options. One of these options is the life of a Very Important Pet (VIP). PADS VIP dogs are placed with individuals or families who have a disability and could benefit from a highly trained and loving companion, but don’t need a Service Dog. VIPs don’t have public access rights, but their furever families still experience the transformative power of canine companionship ✨ These dogs get to live fulfilling and loving lives just like our working dogs do. And some (like Taliyah) even get the added benefit of couch privileges. Image descriptions: Image 1: a child wearing a blue t-shirt sits on the grass with his arm around PADS VIP Sassy, a yellow Lab. Image 2: PADS VIP Taliyah, a yellow Lab, lounges on a grey couch with her head propped on pile of pillows.

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Apr 9

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📣Calgary! We’re more excited than PADS Fiddle is at the sight of a muddy puddle to be chosen as a recipient of @spruce_meadows PetFest’s 50/50 raffle 🌟 Head to our stories between now and Sunday to enter for your chance to win (and support PADS while you’re at it). And remember to get your tickets to PetFest - we can’t wait to see you there! #AssistanceDogInTraining #PADSDogs Image description: PADS Fiddle, a yellow Lab with muddy legs, looks up at the camera with her tongue hanging out of the side of her mouth.

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Even when they’re not in the classroom, PADS team AJ and Cello continue to inspire. This duo recently raised $1000 for their local library, donating a quarter for every book the kids at their school read. We think 4000 books is pretty amazing! They also didn’t hesitate to take a moment out of their day to talk with this youngster, who was curious about Cello. We love special moments like these 💖 Thank you, AJ and Cello, for being such great ambassadors for PADS. Have an inspiring good news story about a PADS dog or volunteer? Send them our way through the link in our bio 🔗 #GoodNews #PADSDogs Image descriptions: Image 1: AJ, a person wearing bright trousers, a yellow top and a denim vest, sits with PADS Cello, a yellow Lab with a white muzzle and a blue PADS vest. AJ smiles warmly at the camera. Image 2: AJ reads a picture book to a young child. Cello lies calmly between them.

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It’s pretty magical the difference a dog can make ✨ Abra’s partner is late deafened, meaning that without the environmental awareness she used to know, navigating the world alone can be unsettling. But with Abra by her side, she’s confident. Not only does Abra alert her partner to important sounds, she also provides stress relief and so much joy. “You can’t help but smile when you see her happy face.” Read more about the Abra’s impact through the link in our bio 🔗 #PADSDogs #LifeInTheBlueVest Image description: PADS Abra, a yellow Lab with light amber eyes, looks up soulfully at the camera. She wears a blue leash with the words "hearing dog" in yellow.

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How it started vs how it's going 🐶 Dogs like PADS Thorin were always destined to become heroes, but they couldn't do it without your support! Give today, and not only will you be a part of a life-changing journey, your gift will be matched up to 50%. Visit the link in our bio 🔗 #PADSDogs #LifeInTheBlueVest Image descriptions: Image 1: A photo of PADS Thorin as a puppy. He is an 8-week old black Lab sitting on a tree stump wearing a yellow PADS vest. Image 2: PADS Thorin, an adult black Lab, sits with his handler, Ali, in a wooded area. Ali wears a paramedic uniform and a smile. Thorin wears a blue PADS vest and looks soulfully at the camera.

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Kinetic Kasota got a job! As she moves into her career as an Accredited Facility Dog, we want to send our thanks to the members of her village who have helped her on her journey: 🐾 Breeder Caretaker: Tamara Chenosky Injates 🐶 Puppy-Raiser: Brian Ball 🎓 Advanced Sitters: Melissa Clave-Brule, Don Larson & Sophie Chenier 💛 1st Year Puppy Sponsor: Andrew Knapp #LifeInTheBlueVest #DogsWithJobs Image description: PADS Kasota, a yellow Lab in a blue PADS vest and blue collar, sits in front of a tree and looks soulfully up at the camera. Beside her is a black sign with white writing that reads "Kasota got a job. Congratulations team!"

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Team Shimmer is shining ✨ We’re happy to share that Shimmer’s client feels confident, now that she has a puppy-partner by her side! Shimmer assists with an array of daily activities, supporting her client’s independence. “Having Shimmer by my side has been nothing short of a life-altering experience,” she reports. “She has had a profound and positive effect on my life.” Read more about Team Shimmer’s partnership through the link in our bio 🔗 #LifeInTheBlueVest #DogsWithJobs Image description: a woman wearing a red t-shirt and blue jeans sits in her wheelchair in a sun-lit park. Next to her sits PADS Shimmer, a black Lab wearing a blue PADS vest.

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The tender-hearted Toast has found his job as an Accredited Facility Dog. We're sending a huge congratulations out to all the members of Toast's village who have played a part in his assistance dog journey: 🐾 Breeder Caretakers: Tracy & Greg Fuchs & Family 🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Jasmine Downward, Alanna Cooper & David Prenoslo, and Susan & Jim Mitchell 🎓 Advanced Sitters: Cathy Beaumont, Jasmine Downward, and Kris Papps #LifeInTheBlueVest #DogsWithJobs Image description: PADS Toast, a yellow Lab in a blue PADS vest and blue collar, sits in front of a tree and looks attentively up at the camera. Beside him is a black sign with white writing that reads "Toast got a job. Congratulations team!"

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🐾 FIELD TRIP ALERT! 🚨🐶 Nova, Texas, and Thunder—three of our amazing dogs-in-training recently took a paws from their lessons to explore the Vancouver Police Museum! 🕵️‍♂️🐾 Why a museum visit? It's all part of their exposure training. New sights, smells, and environments help our future assistance dogs build confidence and stay focused—no matter where life takes them with their future partners. From vintage police gear to crime scene exhibits, these pups handled it all like pros! 💛🖤 Thank you to @policemuseum for your hospitality! Image descriptions: Image 1: Three yellow Labs sit on the steps outside of the Vancouver Police Museum. Two of the dogs wear yellow PADS vests, while the third wears a bracing harness. Image 2: A yellow Lab wearing a yellow PADS vest sits in an examination room and looks up out of the frame. Image 3: A yellow Lab wearing a brown leather bracing harness lies on the floor in front of a Vancouver Police motorcycle.
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