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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), 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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Jun 20

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Every day is ‘Take your dog to work day’ for Team Asti 🍎🐶

What began as a puppy-raising partnership blossomed into a wonderful working team for Vivianne and PADS Asti. When Asti decided she would be best suited for a career as an Accredited Facility Dog, Vivianne knew that the students at F.E. Osbourne School would thrive with Asti as part of the team. “Over the past 6 years that I have been a PADS volunteer, I have noticed what an incredible difference these dogs make in a school environment,” says Vivianne. “Asti’s sweet nature and her calm presence provides unconditional and nonjudgemental support for students feeling anxious or stressed.”

Congratulations, Team Asti, on your incredible impact! Read more about their journey through the link in our bio 🔗

#DogsWithJobs #DogsInSchools

Image description: a photo of Vivianne, a person with long blonde hair, kneeling next to PADS Asti, a black lab in a blue PADS vest. Vivianne smiles at the camera, while Asti looks soulful.

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Jun 19

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A new crew of puppies have hit the fairway - introducing the @willowparkcharityclassic Litter ⛳

Our proud Calgary girl PADS Sounder and @dogsinc.official Wesley are pleased to welcome sisters Andie, Carpie, Fendie, Lavie, and Lylie, and their brothers Bowie II and Jonsie. These future superheroes were each named for the founding owners of the Willow Park Golf and Country Club.

A big thank you to breeder-caretakers George and Michelle for caring for these precious pups 🐶

#PADSPuppies #ServiceDogs

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Image 1: A photo of seven newborn yellow lab puppies lay nestled together on a grey blanket.
Images 2 to 8 all feature a photo of a newborn yellow lab puppy lying on a white blanket. Each puppy's name is written in white text on a blue box in the lower left of the image.
Image 2: PADS Andie.
Image 3: PADS Bowie II.
Image 4: PADS Carpie.
Image 5: PADS Fendie.
Image 6: PADS Jonsie.
Image 7: PADS Lavie.
Image 8: PADS Lylie.
Image 9: A photo of seven newborn yellow labs laying on a grey blanket in a whelping box. PADS Sounder, a yellow lab, sits outside and looks up at the camera.

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Jun 18

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We're hiring! PADS is currently seeking a compassionate Applicant and Client Care Specialist to join our team. If you're a dedicated individual with a background in human services, health care, or social sciences and a passion for helping others, this role is for you.

Check out the careers page of our website for more details. Link in bio 🔗

#BeYouWithUs #DogTrainers

Image description: A photos of PADS Fawn, a young yellow lab in a yellow PADS vest and a rainbow bow tie. She stands in front of a painted mural of rainbow hearts. Fawn is bathed in sunshine, and looks up at the camera with her tongue out.

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Jun 16

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Mr Handsome, PADS Cleat, has mastered his downward dog and gotten himself a job as an Accredited Facility Dog 🧘‍♂️

After a successful breeding career (fathering 10 litters and 72 puppies), Cleat has turned his talents to a new career - working with his raiser Jane. Much to his students' delight, he continues to teach yoga in his role as 'Wellness Dog.' We're pleased to report that he's perfected Shavasana, and he never fails to make his senior friends smile 🐶

Congratulations, Team Cleat, on your new career 💙

#DogsWithJobs #WellnessDog

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Image 1: a photo of PADS Cleat, a yellow lab wearing a blue PADS vest. Cleat sits proudly in front of a flowering garden, and looks up at the camera.
Image 2: a photo of Cleat and his raiser Jane. Jane sits on a bench, with Cleat standing in front of her in his blue PADS vest. Jane is leaning her head close to Cleat's and is smiling at the camera. Cleat looks slightly off to the right.

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Jun 16

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Happy Fathers Day from our proud PADS dad, Puzzle, and his mini-me, Pip ❤️

📸 by Bill Ng

#FathersDay #PADSDogs

Image description: A photo of PADS Puzzle and his daughter, PADS Pip, who are both black labs. Pip is much younger than Puzzle. Both dogs lay on the ground with their paws in front of them, looking at the camera with their tongues out.

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Jun 15

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New puppy alert 🚨🚨

We're pleased to introduce you to PADS Elli and PADS Dot II, two of our newest and tiniest service-dogs-in-training from our friends at @bcandalbertaguidedogs. These future heroes donned their yellow vests, met their raisers, and are on their way to becoming life-changing assistance dogs.

A big thank you to @predatorridge and the Starlight Bingo Players for sponsoring these puppies ✨

#PADSDogs #DogsWithJobs

Image descriptions: both images show a photo of a young lab puppy wearing a yellow PADS vest. A blue box with the puppies name is on the bottom left of each image.
Image 1: PADS Elli, a yellow lab
Image 2: PADS Dot II, a black lab

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Jun 12

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PADS Dogs 🤝 Rascal Flavours

Let us know your favourite flavour - With 2% of sales going to PADS, we love them all 🐶

And remember to drink responsibly ✨

#DogsWithJobs

Video description: four Rascal cans come into focus with the words ‘PADS dogs as Rascal flavours’ over top of the video. The video then transitions to a series of four shots. Each shot begins as a shot of a rascal can and then pans up to a shot of a PADS dog. The four dogs featured are: PADS Tope as the sweet Strawberry Lemonade Rascal; PADS Piper IV as the sophisticated Peach Blackberry Rascal; PADS Thunder as the classic Black Cherry Rascal; and PADS Baldwin as the vacation-ready Mango Lime Rascal.

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Jun 12

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📣 Calling all Calgary golfers 📣

The Calgary RCMP Veterans Golf Tournament is back for it's 29th year, and we're grateful to once again be their charity of choice! Join us on Thursday, September 11 for a day of fun and casual golf in support of RCMP Veterans and life-changing assistance dogs 🐶

Registration is now open, so gather your team and head to the link in our bio to secure your spot

#PADSDogs #Calgary

Image description: a photo of a yellow lab lying on the green of a golf course. He wears a PADS vest, and has his front paws on either side of the hole. In front of him is a blue and yellow golf ball.

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Jun 11

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Team Camilo is making a splash on Vancouver Island 🌊

PADS Camilo has been spreading his ‘Milo’ magic as part of the Victim Services team in Port Alberni, Tofino, and Ucluelet. His partner reports that he steals the show at community presentations, and his ability to attune his demeanour based on each situation he faces is astounding. His supportive nature has impacted so many, and we’re incredibly proud.

Read more about our caring Camilo’s life-changing work through the link in our bio 🔗

#LifeInTheBlueVest #DogsWithJobs

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Image 1: PADS Camilo, a black lab wearing a blue PADS vest, sits with his handler in front of a garden. His handle has blond hair and wears a navy blue top, a lanyard, and a smile. Camilo looks seriously at the camera.
Image 2: Camilo sits on the front steps of a government building, and looks at the camera.

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