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CTV NEWS – CALGARY – Service Dog Shortage

Thursday, August 8, 2024 | Media, News

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Outlet: CTV News – Calgary

Date: August 8, 2024

Journalist: Kevin Green

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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We train life-changing dogs for incredible people with disabilities & community care professionals.

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May 31

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We're pleased to share that the terrific Tope has got a job as a service dog. A big thank you to everyone who has helped this golden girl on her journey:

🐾 Breeder Caretaker: Tiffany Spenard
💛 Puppy Sponsor: Monette & Robert Sakashita
🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Una Chan and Sarah Taylor
🎓 Advanced Sitter: Una Chan

Congratulations, Tope! We can't wait to see the difference you make in your partners life 💙

#DogsWithJobs #LifeInTheBlueVest

Image description: PADS Tope, a yellow Lab in a blue PADS vest, sits in front of a tree and looks soulfully at the camera. Beside her is a black sign with white writing that reads "Tope got a job. Congratulations team!"

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May 30

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This is Steller's face when he hears you haven't tried @rascalbeverage yet.

Good thing that our friends at Spirits of Mt Seymour have your back! Drop by today (May 30, 3-6pm) to try some of the coolest canned cocktails on the market. You might even snag some swag 😎

Stay tuned for more tasting opportunities, and thanks to Rascal for supporting our life-changing dogs 🐶

#PADSPartners #GoodTimesForAGoodCause

Image description: PADS Steller, a yellow lab in a yellow PADS vest, sits in front of a retail fridge full of Rascal cans. His lip is stuck on his teeth as he looks up at the camera.

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May 27

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It’s giveaway time!

We’re giving away one of these beautiful, limited edition @dinko.paddles designed by the amazing @candypress and featuring our very own @sweet.serrano in his blue vest 💙

Head to the link in our bio to enter, make sure you’re following @dinko.paddles and @candypress and tag a pickleball-loving friend below to help spread the word ✨

#Pickleball #DogsWithJobs

Video description: various shots of a green pickleball paddle with illustrations of dogs on it, in front of a red brick background.

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May 27

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Let's get ready to shred!

The PADS Shred Event is returning to our Burnaby Campus at 9048 Stormont Avenue in 2025!

Make a donation to our life-changing dogs in-training, and our friends at @uirecycling will shred your personal documents.

A big thank you to @winniepakrealtor for sponsoring this event (for the fourth year in a row!). Join us from 10:00am - 2:00pm this Saturday, May 31st at 9048 Stormont Avenue, Burnaby - we can't wait to see you there.

#PADSDogs #ServiceDogs

Image description: a photo of PADS Marni, a young yellow Lab wearing a yellow PADS vest, walking across a plain white backdrop. Below the photo is a blue box with white text that reads "Time to Shred - Get your documents shredded, and change a life."

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May 23

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Winning medals and winning hearts ✨

Team Ky were bound to hit it off from the start. PADS Ky, named for @kyliemasse, and Marni, head coach of the Canadian senior women's wheelchair basketball team, were matched last year, and quickly changed each others lives. Ky’s hard-working nature and kind heart support Marni both mentally and physically. “He helps me daily” says Marni, “I cannot imagine my life without him.”

Read more of Team Ky’s story through our bio.

#LifeInTheBlueVest #WorkingDog

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Image 1: PADS Ky, a yellow Lab wearing a blue PADS vest, lies on the grass facing Marni, a woman wearing a red toque. Marni smiles as she looks at Ky.
Image 2: Ky, wearing his blue vest, sits in front of a bronze statue of a man holding a camera. Ky's leash has been placed in the statue's hand.
Image 3: Ky stands on his hind legs and rests his front legs on Marni's lap. Both look at the camera.

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May 21

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POV: you’re the Puppy Photographer 📸

Getting 8-week old puppies to sit still and look at the camera for their yellow vest photos takes skill (in the form of silly noises, puppy voice, and lots of kibble).

#PADSBehindTheScenes

Video description: a young black Lab puppy sits and tilts her head at the camera. The words “expectations vs…” show on the screen. The video then transitions into clips of young Lab puppies being coaxed into sitting and looking at the camera with the words “reality” overlaid on top.

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May 20

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It’s National Paramedic Services Week, and we’d like to extend our gratitude to all the paramedics and first responders (both human and canine) who help keep us safe and calm during some of our most vulnerable moments. We’re grateful to be able to provide Accredited Facility Dogs (like @padsorion_ii) to care for the wellness of those who care for us.

#ThankYou #ParamedicServices

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Image 1: PADS Orion II, a yellow Lab in a blue PADS vest, sits with his partner Grant, a paramedic, in front of a rescue helicopter.
Image 2: PADS Orion II stands amongst paramedic supplies and looks seriously at the camera.

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May 18

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May is Leave a Legacy Month, and we’d like to again highlight the legacy of Team Vader’s mother, Rose.

Witnessing firsthand the comfort and strength that PADS Vader brought to her daughter, Rose became a dedicated supporter of the PTSD Service Dog Program. To honour Rose and her unwavering support, Team Vader is generously matching donations made from now until National PTSD Awareness Day.

Join us in celebrating Rose’s legacy, and give a gift that changes lives through our bio.

#LeaveALegacy #TeamVader #PADSDogs

Image description: A photo of Rose, wearing a purple shirt, sitting and smiling at the camera. Her daughter, Val, has her arm around her. Next to Rose is PADS Vader, a black Lab wearing a blue PADS vest. Below the photo is a blue box with white type that reads ‘Leave a legacy. Rose left a legacy of strong roots and gentle paws.

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May 17

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From puppy-raiser to dream team 😍

For Sequin’s partner, accepting that her hearing loss had got to the point where she needed help was hard. Realizing the incredible impact that an assistance dog can have, however, was easy. After witnessing this impact firsthand as a puppy raiser, she was matched with PADS Sequin as a client.

She says of their match: “What I imagined hasn't been even close to what I am now experiencing with my sweet Sequin.” Sequin provides a sense of safety and the confidence to face a quieted world. “She has given me back a sense of independence that I had lost with my hearing, and for that, I will be forever grateful.”

Read more of Team Sequin’s story through the link in our bio 🔗

#LifeInTheBlueVest #HearingDog

Image descriptions:
Image 1: PADS Sequin, a black Lab in a blue PADS vest, sits next to her partner, a woman wearing jeans and a leather jacket.
Image 2: A portrait photo of PADS Sequin looking serenely up at the camera.

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