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Invictus Games 2025 Appreciation Post

Sunday, February 9, 2025 | Invictus, Media, News, Uncategorized

Outlet: Invictus Games

Date: February 9, 2025

Journalist: Invictus

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.

Mar 8

Nine new fans have joined the village - give a cheer for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Litter ⚽

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.

Mar 7

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.

🐾 Breeder Caretakers: Dorothy & Kevin Root
🐶 Puppy Raisers: Kris Papps and Maggie Lee
🎓 Advanced Sitters: Patti Roos and Ellen Proctor
💛 1st Year Puppy Sponsor: S. Jabbusch Transport Ltd

Go Team Sprinter! 🎉⭐

#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.

Mar 6

Mar 4

This puppy's gift? Changing lives 💖

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.

Mar 4

Last month, a new group of dogs joined the Advanced Training team in Burnaby - welcome Baldwin, Bosc, Ellis, Gamora, Groot, Huckle, Mario, Marsh II, and Toad!

Congratulations to everyone involved in getting these dogs to this stage of their PADS journey. And to the pups themselves, we're all cheering you on as you make begin your next big adventure toward becoming life-changing assistance dogs 🐶

#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 haunches, giving a 'double high five' to a kneeling human next to them.
Images 2 to 10 feature a dog wearing a blue PADS vest, sitting on a short platform in front of a garden, with their name written in blue script along the bottom.
Image 2: PADS Baldwin, a black Lab, looks soulfully at the camera.
Image 3: PADS Bosc, a black Lab, looks happily at the camera.
Image 4: PADS Ellis, a black Lab, looks attentively at the camera.
Image 5: PADS Gamora, a black Lab, looks regally at the camera.
Image 6: PADS Groot, a black Lab, looks proudly at the camera.
Image 7: PADS Huckle, a black Lab, looks happily at the camera.
Image 8: PADS Mario, a black Lab, looks calmly at the camera.
Image 9: PADS Marsh II, a yellow Lab, looks calmly at the camera.
Image 10: PADS Toad, a black Lab, looks soulfully at the camera.

Mar 3

Feb 28

There are many reasons to support PADS, and with the charitable giving deadline for 2024 approaching, we're highlighting seven reasons to give.

Reason 7️⃣ Give for the love of dogs!

Your support helps us do what we do best - change lives, one dog at a time. Donate today through our bio. Gifts made through February 28th will be doubled.

#ForTheLoveOfDogs #PADSdogs

Image descriptions:
Image 1: PADS Sydney, a yellow Lab wearing a blue PADS cape, lays on a carpeted floor and looks at the camera. In the background sits PADS Lucca, wearing a VPD badge.
Image 2: PADS Sesame, a young yellow Lab wearing a yellow PADS cape, looks up at the camera.
Image 3: A group of four adult Labs, each wearing a yellow PADS vest, are lined up and looking at the camera. The two dogs on the left, one black and one yellow, rest in a down position. The two dogs on the right, one black and one yellow, are standing. All dogs have their tongues out.
Image 4: PADS Zuko, a young yellow Lab, sits on a wooden boardwalk. He wears a yellow PADS vest and a red leash, and looks up to the left out of the frame. His lip is stuck slightly on his teeth.
Image 5: PADS Zuko, an adult yellow Lab, stands in the snow. He looks at the camera and has a dusting of snow on his face.
Image 6: Three young lab puppies sit on some outdoor steps. The two on the left, PADS Quinoa and PADS Sesame, are yellow. PADS Poppy is on the right and is black. Their mother, PADS Tempest, a black Lab with light brown eyes, sits behind them. The three puppies wear yellow PADS vests.
Image 7: PADS Dash, a yellow Lab wearing a brown plaid bandana and blue bracing harness sits outside and looks soulfully at the camera.

Feb 27

There are many reasons to support PADS, and with the charitable giving deadline for 2024 approaching, we're highlighting seven reasons to give.

Reason 6️⃣ Give to break down barriers.

PADS Mobility dogs are trained to provide practical support for their clients, and, often, their work goes much deeper. An unexpected barrier that people who become disabled may face is a feeling of isolation. For Mary-Jo, being partnered with PADS Scramble (whom she calls Angel) changed everything. "The social aspect is remarkable. When you're paralyzed - it's an odd kind of thing - but for some reason people feel like they can't touch you. Like they might break you. An assistance dog provides that physical connection that I had lost."

❤️ Help us break down barriers and make a difference for more people like Mary-Jo.

🔗 Give today through the link in our bio. Donations made through February 28th will be doubled.

#LifeInTheBlueVest #PADSdogs

Image description: Mary-Jo, a woman in a wheelchair wearing a white t-shirt and leggings, smiles at the camera. To her side is PADS Angel, a yellow Lab wearing a blue PADS vest. Angel is perched with her front paws on Mary-Jo's legs. Mary-Jo's arm rests on Angel's shoulder.

Feb 26

There are many reasons to support PADS, and with the charitable giving deadline for 2024 approaching, we're highlighting seven reasons to give.

Reason 5️⃣ Give to support your community.

PADS Accredited Facility Dogs are placed with incredible partners throughout many communities. Take PADS Diego, who, along with his handler, Tamara, supports students at Carson Graham Secondary School.

Diego fits right in, thanks to his ability to help students feel understood and supported. Tamara reports that his positive impact is undeniable. Bringing joy and comfort to everyone he meets, Diego has become an invaluable part of the school community.

PADS dogs touch many lives, but they can't do it without your support! Donations made before February 28th will be doubled. Visit the link in our bio.

#LifeInTheBlueVest #PADSDogs

Image description: Tamara, wearing a white shirt and blue jeans, crouches next to PADS Diego, a yellow Lab in a blue PADS vest. Tamara smiles, while Diego looks soulfully at the camera.

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