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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.

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Jul 10

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The best updates include the words ‘It’s been life-changing.’

After a long career as a police officer, and a diagnosis of PTSD, we’re pleased to report that Hughie now gets to enjoy his retirement with PADS Silky II by his side. Running errands, attending appointments, and even getting sleep have all become easier since Silky came into his life: “The attention and companionship that Silky offers every day is truly amazing… my quality of life both at home and out in public is greatly improved.”

Read more about Silky’s impact through the link in our bio 🔗

#LifeInTheBlueVest #DogsWithJobs

Photo description: Hughie, a man wearing a striped t-shirt and a smile, sits on a leather couch. PADS Silky II, a yellow lab in a blue PADS vest, sits between his feet and rests her head on Hughie’s knee.

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Jul 9

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Happy Tongue Out Tuesday from these party pups 🌊☀️

Even service dogs need time to let loose! What better way to cool off as the weather heats up than to leave their capes at home and head to the beach. Thanks @campuscaninesubc for organizing this beach party and Bill Ng for the photos 📸

#BeachDays #LifeInTheBlueVest

Photo descriptions: all photos show a Labrador Retriever running on a beach towards the camera. They all have loose body language, with their mouths open and ears flapping.

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Jul 7

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Congratulations to the talented Texas II who has gotten himself a job 💙🐕‍🦺

This sweet boy starts Team Training next month, and we know he'll make an amazing impact in his partner's life. Thank you to everyone in Texas' village who has helped him get this far.

🐾 Breeder Caretakers: Tracy & Greg Fuchs & Family
🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Sarah & Cynthia Markson
🎓 Advanced Sitter: Stephanie Hu & Paul Yi

Swipe to see this bracing boy in his harness 😍

#DogsWithJobs #LifeInTheBlueVest

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Photo 1: PADS Texas II, a yellow Lab in a blue PADS vest, sitting on the grass in front of a moss-covered tree. He looks calmly at the camera. Beside him is a black sign with white writing that reads "Texas II got a job. Congratulations team!"
Photo 2: Texas sits in the shade on a footpath. He wears a blue PADS bracing harness, and looks proudly at the camera.

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Jul 5

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Paw-tners in positivity 🐶 💛

PADS Link II was bursting with excitement to start his new job at the Chinook Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, and he’s been making an incredible impact. This social butterfly’s positive attitude and happy tail helps his new friends at the centre feel safe, and supports them through some of their toughest times.

Link’s partner, Baylee, says that his presence helps even the most anxious children feel at ease. “His goofy, calm personality makes every day a little brighter.”

Read more about Team Link II through the link in our bio 🔗

#DogsWithJobs #PADSDogs #AccreditedFacilityDog

Photo description: Baylee, a person with short blonde hair, glasses, and a mint-green blazer, sits next to PADS Link II, a yellow lab wearing a blue PADS vest. Baylee smiles, while Link looks soulfully at the camera.

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Jul 4

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PADS Dogs as Rascal Flavours - Margarita edition

Looking for a treat to help you beat the heat? These pups have a suggestion ☀️🐶 With 2% from every can going to PADS, Rascal Margaritas are a go-to during the Dog Days of Summer!

Please drink responsibly ✨

#DogsWithJobs

Video description: four Rascal cans come into focus with the words ‘PADS dogs as Rascal flavours pt. 2’ 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 out to a shot of a PADS dog. The four dogs featured are: PADS Texas as the exotic Mango Passionfruit Rascal; PADS Fiddle as the Spicy Pineapple Rascal; PADS Nova as the classic Salted Lime Rascal; and PADS Waffle as the crowd-pleasing Paloma Rascal.

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Jul 3

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The Dog Days of Summer have arrived 😎☀️ Over the next few weeks we'll be sharing some summer safety tips to help your pups beat the heat. Let us know below what you'd like to see featured!

#Summer #PADSDogs

Phot description: Two black labs sit in a garden in the sun. They both wear plastic sunglasses. The dog on the right looks upwards, while the dog on the left looks out of frame.

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Jul 3

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We're pleased to announce that the trusty Triton has chosen his job!

As he looks forward to Team Training with his partner, we'd like to thank all the members of his village who have helped him on his journey.

🐾 Breeder Caretaker: Tiffany Spenard
💛 Puppy Sponsor: John Hardie Mitchell Family Foundation
🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Mikal Dughi-Ritchie, Doris Cheng & Kin Chan
🎓 Advanced Sitters: Jill Kaczur, Claire Feltham, and Anya McRae

Congratulations, Triton! We know you're going to make an amazing service dog 🐕‍🦺

#DogsWithJobs #LifeInTheBlueVest

Image description: a phot of PADS Triton, a yellow Lab in a blue PADS vest, sitting in front of a garden and looking happily at the camera. Beside him is a black sign with white writing that reads "Triton got a job. Congratulations team!"

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Jul 2

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Happy Canada Day from the PADS pups 🇨🇦

#Canadian #ServiceDogs

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Photo 1: PADS Benji, a golden retriever, walks towards the camera. He holds a white teddy bear printed with red maple leaves.
Photo 2: released PADS Edith, a yellow lab, sits on a lawn. She wears a headband with Canadian flags on it. One either side of her are two stuffies - one wears a white scarf with red maple leaves and the other sits under a red and white umbrella.
Photo 3: PADS Zen, a black lab wearing a yellow PADS vest, lies on the grass and looks up at the camera. He wears a red bandana printed with white maple leaves.
Photo 4: a young PADS Zuko, a yellow lab, lies on the grass and looks attentively at the camera. A Canadian flag lies in front of him.

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Jun 30

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Our breeding girl Dusky recently returned home from her exchange and brought a couple of mini-mes back with her - Meet Ritz and Brandy! These two good girls have just met their raisers and begun their PADS training journeys 🐶

A big thank you to Elaine Mori for sponsoring Ritz, and The Lake Country Alliance Church for sponsoring Brandy. Your support makes this all possible ✨

Swipe to see Dusky's baby photo and check out the family resemblance 🐶

#PADSDogs #DogsWithJobs

Image descriptions: all images show a photo of a young black lab puppy wearing a yellow PADS vest. Each photo was taken outside in front of a garden. A blue box with the puppies name is on the bottom left of each image.
Image 1: PADS Ritz
Image 2: PADS Brandy
Image 3: PADS Dusky

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