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Newsletter 2018

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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Supportive Sinclair has got a job as an Accredited Facility Dog! He and his new client are both the lucky beneficiaries of the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, including:

🐾 Breeder Caretakers: Sandra Koziol
🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Lisa Moralejo
🐕 Puppy-Sitter: Michelle Knaut
🎓 Advanced Sitter: Nicki Braun
💛 1st Year Puppy Bursary: Penny Bush

Let's congratulate Sinclair and his village in the comments below!

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Giving Tuesday is is right around the corner and that means it's almost time for our special Tune-In Tuesday pawcast featuring the PADS Pumpkin Litter!

Tune in on November 28th at 1pm PST to see these adorable pups, and support Casper, Aspen II and Lumina through our Giving Tuesday campaign. Your donations on November 28th will go to help support our mission of providing life-changing assistance dogs to people with disabilities and community care providers.

Be part of the spirit of generosity by spreading the word about our #GivingTuesday campaign by sharing this post.

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Robust Roan has got a job! "Roany the Pony" -- so nicknamed not only because he's from the Horse Colours Litter, but also because he's a BIG boy -- will be starting his career as a mobility service dog very soon, and we're so thankful for all the wonderful volunteers that helped him along the way:

🐾 Breeder Caretakers: Kailea Fedderson & Chris Bremer
🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Leslie, Anne & Fiona Mak
🎓 Advanced Sitters: Carmen Kinas
💛 1st & 2nd Year Puppy Bursary: Jane O’Connor

Join us in congratulating Roan and his village in the comments below!

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Nov 25

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Puppy-Raising is a critical stage in the life of a PADS dog -- it's where our pups get exposed to all kinds of different environments and situations (socialisation), learn how to respond to basic cues like 'Sit' and 'Heel' (skills), and get used to behaving well both at home and out in the world (manners).

During their 14-18 months in the Puppy-Raising Program, our dogs are cared for by our dedicated volunteer Raisers and Sitters, under the supervision and instruction of our staff trainers. In the blink of an eye, they go from being tiny puppies just getting used to being on leash to fully-grown young adult dogs who are ready for whatever life may throw at them! #LifeOfaPADSDog

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Mobility Team Silver and PADS Trek are loving life together, and Silver sent us this wonderful message on the difference having a PADS dog has made in her life:

"Struggling with an invisible disability, It's all too common to feel invisible as a person as well. With that invisibility life can be even an harder struggle than just being differently abled. The mental, emotional and spiritual toll is just as hard, if not harder, than the physical toll.

Having Trek has changed my life in the wonderful expected ways but also in unexpected joyous ways. Every day we are met with smiles. I've met neighbours and strangers with great stories and open hearts. I've seen a kindness in people I thought was gone, especially in these harder times. Now I am seeking outings every day, rather than being housebound.

I never could have imagined this one precious boy would not only give me my life and independence back, but also help mend heart and spirit.

Every person at PADS, is so kind and compassionate they really do feel like family. Words could never express what my overflowing heart feels."

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Nov 24

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Join us on Facebook Live for a very special Tune-In Tuesday on #GivingTuesday, November 28th at 1PM PST.

🐾 Don't miss your chance to see the Pumpkin Litter before they head off to their Puppy-Raisers in just a few short weeks!

❤️ By tuning in on Giving Tuesday, you can help us reach our goal of raising $30,000 to support the health and wellbeing of Casper, Aspen and Lumina to ensure they have what they need to grow into their life changing futures.

Be part of the spirit of generosity by spreading the word about our #GivingTuesday campaign by liking and sharing this post.
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The Brilliant Bunker got a job! This handsome pup is matched with a client, and they're already in team training together. Many thanks to the people that got him this far:

🐾 Breeder Caretakers: Robin Bruder and Ty Brooks
🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Lauren Hamilton and Brad & Shawna Sharp Hays
🎓 Advanced Sitters: Miranda Turenne and Chantel Bender
💛 1st Year Puppy Bursary: Andrew Knapp

Join us in congratulating Bunker and his village in the comments below!

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Giving Tuesday is only a week away! Help us reach our goal of raising $30,000 to support the health and wellbeing of our newest litter of puppies - the Pumpkin Litter - by donating on Giving Tuesday.

On November 28th, when you support the PADS Pumpkin Litter through our Giving Tuesday campaign, you help to support our mission of providing life-changing assistance dogs to people with disabilities and community care providers.

Be part of the spirit of generosity by spreading the word about our #GivingTuesday campaign by sharing this post.

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Oct 29 2023

Featured October 29 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Dagerpaatch Pumpkins for Pups with PADS

Dageraad Brewing’s 4th year of harvest festival fun is back and bigger than ever! Come pick out a pumpkin to carve with your friends at the Dagerpaatch, enjoy seasonal drinks […]

Sep 19 2023

September 19 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

CO-OP FUEL GOOD DAY – Vernon 27th Street Gas Bar

Co-op - Vernon Gas Bar 3530 27 Street, Vernon

Fill up your tank at the Vernon 27th Street Gas Bar on Fuel Good Day, Tuesday, September 9th, and 10 cents from every litre sold will go to support PADS Okanagan!

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