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Dave and Jasper

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 | News, Pawcast, Service Dog

ABOUT PADS

PADS dogs are raised and trained on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Skwxwรบ7mesh (Squamish), Sษ™lฬ“รญlwษ™taส” (Tsleil-Waututh), and xสทmษ™ฮธkสทษ™yฬ“ษ™m (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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Mar 16

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Call the puparazzi, our latest litter has arrived! PADS Pear and Puzzle welcomed six beautiful babies - brothers Doane, Goose II, Grant and Harvey; and their sisters Shelby II and Shyloh. Weโ€™re grateful to the Doane Grant Thornton Foundation for their generous donation, which helped us welcome and name these future super stars. And thank you to Breeder Caretaker, Sandra, for your incredible care ๐Ÿฉท #PADSPuppies #PADSDogs Image descriptions: Images 1 to 6 all feature a newborn puppy lying on a pink blanket with the Doane Grant Thornton logo above, and the puppy's name in blue script across the bottom. Image 1: PADS Doane, a black lab. Image 2: PADS Goose II, a black lab. Image 3: PADS Grant, a yellow lab. Image 4: PADS Harvey, a yellow lab. Image 5: PADS Shelby, a black lab. Image 6: PADS Shyloh, a black lab.

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Mar 14

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We'd like to take a moment to introduce our newest furriend from @warriorcanineconnection, PADS Kashtin! Kashtin met his new puppy-raiser this week and has started his journey to becoming a life-changing assistance dog. Kashtin's first year of training is kindly being supported by @oyfportmoody. We're happy to report he's already practicing his flow (mostly in order to achieve the comfiest nap). #PADSPuppy #PADSDogs Image descriptions: Image 1: PADS Kashtin, a yellow Lab puppy wearing a yellow PADS vest, sits in front of a tree. He looks calmly at the camera. Image 2: PADS Kashtin is sleeping on his back with his front paws tucked up to his muzzle.

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Mar 13

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Our Gentle Glisten has chosen her job, and we are so proud โœจ As she starts her journey in healthcare as an Accredited Facility Dog, we want to extend a great big thank you to her village for all of your support ๐Ÿถ ๐Ÿพ Breeder Caretakers: Jeanine Ziolkoski & Peter Henley ๐Ÿถ Puppy-Raisers: Susan Parker ๐ŸŽ“ Advanced Sitters: Heidi Weihs, and Val Bouey ๐Ÿ’› 1st Year Puppy Sponsor: @dogtopiafoundationca Join us in congratulating Glisten on this outstanding achievement! #PADSDogs #LifeInTheBlueVest Image description: PADS Glisten, a black Lab, sits on a tree stump surrounded by new growth. She wears a blue PADS vest and looks attentively at the camera. Beside her is a black sign with white writing that reads "Glisten got a job congratulations team!"

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Mar 11

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We detect a good boy doing a great job ๐Ÿถ PADS Radar II has been making a real impact as an Accredited Facility Dog at St Michaelโ€™s University School. His partner reports that wherever Radar goes, people want to meet him and ask all about him. His friendly, gentle soul makes him the perfect addition to the personal counselling office, where he offers support to students who need him. Read more about Radar's impact through the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”— #PADSDogs #LifeInTheBlueVest Image Description: PADS Radar II's school portrait. Radar, a yellow Lab wearing a blue PADS vest, sits in front of a blue backdrop. His head is slightly tilted as he looks at the camera.

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Mar 11

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Three more good girls join the Advanced Training Team ๐Ÿ’– Last month, the Calgary Advanced Team welcomed Blair, while Asti and Maeve joined the Burnaby Advanced Team. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who has helped these dogs on their life-changing journeys so far! #WelcomeToAdvanced #LifeChangers Image Descriptions: Image 1: A headline says "Welcome to Advanced" with the body text "Join us in celebrating more incredible dogs as they take on new challenges and progress on their journey to becoming life-changing assistance dogs. #LifeInTheBlueVest" below. Under the text is a line drawing of a dog wearing a vest with a heart on it. The dog is sitting on their h aunches, giving a 'double high five' to a kneeling human next to them. Image 2: PADS Asti, a black Lab, sits in a garden wearing a blue PADS vest. She looks attentively at the camera. Her name is written in blue script along the bottom of the image. Image 3: PADS Blair, a yellow Lab, sits in front of a blue wall. She is wearing a blue PADS vest and looks soulfully at the camera. Her name is written in blue script along the bottom of the image. Image 4: PADS Maeve, a black Lab, sits on a tree stump and looks calmly at the camera. She is wearing a blue PADS vest and her name is written in blue script along the bottom of the image.

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Mar 8

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Nine new fans have joined the village - give a cheer for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Litter โšฝ Proud parents PADS Athena and Steller are pleased to introduce brothers Boomer III, Blanco, Gaffer, Max, and T-Bone, and their sisters Goaldie, Sammy, Tattor, and Tide. Thank you to the 'Caps for nominating names, and to everyone who donated to vote for the final nine. And another big thank you to the support team, Breeder Caretakers Ruth and Ron, for being on-side. #PADSPuppies #TogetherWeDare Image descriptions: Image 1: Nine newborn Lab puppies lay nestled on a cream blanket in a miniature soccer goal. PADS Athena, a black Lab, sits behind the goal and looks up at the camera. Images 2 to 10 all feature a newborn Lab puppy lying on a Vancouver Whitecaps-branded blanket. A miniature soccer ball and a Whitecaps mascot stuffy is in the background. The puppy's name is written in blue script across the bottom. Image 2: PADS Blanco, a yellow Lab. Image 3: PADS Boomer III, a yellow Lab. Image 4: PADS Gaffer, a yellow Lab. Image 5: PADS Goaldie, a yellow Lab. Image 6: PADS Max, a black Lab. Image 7: PADS Sammy, a black Lab. Image 8: PADS T-Bone, a yellow Lab. Image 9: PADS Tattor, a yellow Lab. Image 10: PADS Tide, a black Lab.

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Mar 7

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Our spirited Sprinter has chosen her job! Congratulations, Sprinter and all of the members of your village who helped you on your journey to becoming a life-changing service dog. ๐Ÿพ Breeder Caretakers: Dorothy & Kevin Root ๐Ÿถ Puppy Raisers: Kris Papps and Maggie Lee ๐ŸŽ“ Advanced Sitters: Patti Roos and Ellen Proctor ๐Ÿ’› 1st Year Puppy Sponsor: S. Jabbusch Transport Ltd Go Team Sprinter! ๐ŸŽ‰โญ #LifeInTheBlueVest #DogsWithJobs #ServiceDog Image description: PADS Sprinter, a yellow Lab, sits outside in front of a tree. She is wearing a blue PADS cape and is looking up at the camera. In front of her is a black sign that reads "Sprinter got a job. Congratulations team!" in white letters.

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Mar 6

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Another new litter has landed - Introducing the Donner Canadian Foundation Litter ๐Ÿพ Congratulations to PADS Birdie II and Goji, who welcomed three beautiful puppies last week. We're pleased to introduce Belle IV, Donora, and their brother Donner II โค๏ธ Our gratitude goes to the Donner Canadian Foundation for your support, as well as a huge thank you to Breeder Caretaker Annika for your amazing care! #PADSPuppies #PADSDogs Image descriptions: Image 1: PADS Birdie, a black Lab, lays with her three newborn Lab puppies, all black, on a cream-coloured blanket. Each puppy wears a different coloured collar. Images 2 to 4 all feature a newborn black Lab puppy lying on a cream blanket with the Donner Canadian Foundation logo in the bottom right corner, and the puppy's name in blue script across the bottom. Image 2: PADS Belle IV wears a pink collar. Image 3: PADS Donner II wears a yellow collar. Image 4: PADS Donora wears a red collar.

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Mar 4

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This puppy's gift? Changing lives ๐Ÿ’– Join us in welcoming PADS Pandora from @freedomservicedogs in Colorado. She met her new Puppy-Raiser, Melissa, last month and has begun her journey to becoming a life-changing assistance dog. Fun fact: Pandora's dad is our very own PADS Steller! Can you see the resemblance? #PADSPuppy #PADSDogs Image descriptions: Image 1: Melissa stands in front of a snowy garden landscape. She wears a black jacket, and holding PADS Pandora, a young yellow Lab, in her arms. Pandora wears a yellow PADS vest and pink leash, and looks at the camera. Image 2: PADS Pandora, a young yellow lab wearing a yellow PADS vest, sits on the snowy grass. Her name is written in blue script along the bottom of the image.
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