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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 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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We train life-changing dogs for incredible people with disabilities & community care professionals.
Not all disabilities visible from the outside. Dur Not all disabilities visible from the outside. During Invisible Disabilities Week, we honour those living with disabilities that may not be immediately seen. Invisible Disabilities Week aims to bring awareness and education about invisible disabilities. It's a reminder that disabilities can impact lives in various ways, and that the way someone looks does not define their capabilities. We encourage everyone to listen and learn from those with disabilities, visible and invisible, and to approach differences with kindness and curiosity, rather than assumptions. #InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek #ServiceDogs [A black lab in a blue PADS vest, sits between the legs of their client while riding the bus]
We’re going back to PADS basics and today we’r We’re going back to PADS basics and today we’re spotlighting our incredible Accredited Facility Dogs! PADS Accredited Facility Dogs, or AFDs, work with community care professionals to support healthy communities. Their work often involves supporting vulnerable people in places such as schools, victim services, child and youth advocacy programs, and hospices. They can also work to support people in high-stress occupations, such as paramedics and first-responders. Unlike a service dog who will give life-changing support to one client throughout their career, AFDs support many people and often leave their pawprints on hearts far and wide 💙 What else would you like to know about AFDs? Let us know in the comments!
⚽️ WIN A WHITECAPS PRIZE PACK! ⚽️ Valued ⚽️ WIN A WHITECAPS PRIZE PACK! ⚽️ Valued at over $2,700, this amazing prize includes a signed team jersey, four Club tickets to a 2026 match, two scarves, a Whitecaps dog leash, and more! 💙 Make a donation or join our mailing list for your chance to win — and help support the PADS x Whitecaps FC partnership, building inclusion and connection through life-changing assistance dogs. 🐾 🔗 Link in bio to enter #PADS #WhitecapsFC #SupportTheCapsLitter #Assistancedogs #WinItAll Vancouver Whitecaps FC Open to BC residents 19+. No purchase necessary. One entry per person. Winner chosen Oct 24, 2025. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta, Facebook, or Instagram. [A dynamic video of Polaroid photos coming into frame featuring PADS puppies and Vancouver Whitecaps FC merchandise that is included in the prize pack]
🐶 Pupdate: Meet PADS Blanco! Blanco is a 7-mon 🐶 Pupdate: Meet PADS Blanco! Blanco is a 7-month-old PADS pup in training. Recently, he's been working hard at settling as he attends UBC with his raiser! He's quite the adventurous pup, heading out on road trips, learning to paddle board, and visiting the Whitecaps FC training centre (did we mention he's named after @brianwhite_24?). Blanco loves his PADS pals, and his brother, Taj. He's also just learnt that he quite likes to swim. Blanco is waiting for a sponsor to help further his training — and he’s not the only one! Many other puppies are also counting on community support to become life-changing assistance dogs. If you'd like to support him, visit the link in our bio 🔗 #Pupdates #PuppyTraining @whitecapsfc [Several photos of PADS Blanco, a yellow lab puppy.]
We’re going back to PADS basics and today we’r We’re going back to PADS basics and today we’re spotlighting mobility service dogs and the life-changing work that they do 🐕‍🦺 PADS mobility service dogs support people with physical disabilities by performing physical tasks. Their skills include opening and closing doors, pushing elevator and crosswalk buttons, retrieving items (they are Retrievers, after all), among others. Not only that, they often provide a greater sense of independence for their partners, as well as the companionship that only a canine can! What else would you like to know about mobility service dogs? Let us know in the comments! #ServiceDog #PADS101
Happy Thanksgiving from the PADS family to yours! Happy Thanksgiving from the PADS family to yours! We could not be more grateful for our incredible community. You never cease to amaze us 💙💛 #Thankful #PADSDogs [A portrait of PADS Radar, a yellow lab, backlit by the setting sun]
If you've been to an @whitecapsfc Game this season If you've been to an @whitecapsfc Game this season, you've probably seen the PADS pups on the concourse ⚽ We love attending these games; sometimes it's hard to tell who loves it more - the dogs or the fans! Interested in learning more about PADS? Visit the link in our bio to see how you can get involved! #ServiceDogs #VolunteerLife #WhitecapsFC
Today is World Mental Health Day. We're proud to b Today is World Mental Health Day. We're proud to be an organisation that supports emotional wellbeing and mental health. Whether it's a service or hearing dog like PADS Freya, @tope_theservicedog, or @padsdeedee making all the difference to their client, or an AFD like @pawswithpuma or @padsorion_ii supporting the wellbeing of their community, we know the difference a dog can make. We're committed to providing these life-changing dogs to those who benefit from them, but we can't do it alone! Visit the link in our bio to help us continue to place dogs with those who need them 🔗 #WorldMentalHealthDay #ServiceDogs [A photo each of PADS Freya, PADS Tope, PADS DeeDee, PADS Puma, and PADS Orion II]
We interrupt your scrolling to introduce you to th We interrupt your scrolling to introduce you to the three newest PADS recruits - PADS Cruiser II, Royal, and Stetson II, a.k.a the Calgary RCMPVA Litter 🐶 Congratulations to mama PADS Towhee and dad Bill from @warriorcanineconnection. A big thank you to the Calgary RCMP Veterans Association for supporting this litter and choosing their names. And thank you to Breeder-Caretaker, Krista, for all your care. If you're in need of more puppy cuteness, consider volunteering with us! Visit the link in our bio to learn more 🔗 [Images 1 - 3 show a newborn lab puppy lying on a patterned blanket. A blue box with white text shows the puppy's name. Image 4 shows all three puppies lying together]
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