Nellie | January 2026

Nellie | January 2026

I met Nellie after the new year, and we have been together for 3 weeks. Nellie has adapted very nicely, and she is enjoying her new home and new family members. Nellie started going to work with me, and she usually quietly observes and listens during the car ride. She...
Digger | January 2026

Digger | January 2026

Digger had an absolutely delightful holiday season and buzzed his way into the new year like a social bumblebee that he is. His sitter’s family includes a wheelchair user, and Diggy has now become a certified expert in navigating around wheels and positioning...
Riff | January 2026

Riff | January 2026

Hey everyone, it’s me again!! January was approximately 47 years long, but I made it through and so did my raiser. We’ve been very busy this month—even with me spending a whole week at a sitter’s (10/10, would visit again). My raiser has taken me on lots of outings,...
Minnie II | January 2026

Minnie II | January 2026

We are enjoying every last minute of our time spent with Minnie as she prepares for the next leg of her journey with the PADS Breeding Program. Minnie was disappointed that she had to wait on the side of the pool instead of swimming, and our visit to the dentist was...
Chilko | January 2026

Chilko | January 2026

This month, I went shopping at lots of grocery stores – lots of staff now know me at Costco.  I have mastered the stairs at my house, but still nervous going up and down stairs when we go out.  I went to the high school for the open house and saw lots of kids...
Jingle II | January 2026

Jingle II | January 2026

Jingle discovered sand this month! We came upon a volleyball court on our walk that was vacant and full of nice sand. Jingle thought it was great and had a nice run around and a very good sniff. She got out with a number of other PADS dogs for a walk and some training...