Honoured to be serving those who’ve served
The Invictus Games are more than just a sporting eventโtheyโre a celebration of resilience, courage, and the unbreakable human spirit. Bringing together wounded, injured, and sick service personnel from around the world, the Games provide a life-changing experience rooted in the healing power of sport. The word Invictus means โunconquered,โ perfectly capturing the determination and triumph of its competitors.
This year, the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) is honoured to be a friend of the 2025 Invictus Games, PADS plays a vital role in supporting competitors and their service dogs through our Canine Psychosocial team, canine first aid team, and service dog handlers. Guests of the games can also visit our puppies-in-training at the Boeing Puppy Puddle.
The beginning of a legacy
PADS’ participation at the 2025 Games is just the start of this incredible partnership. Thanks to the generosity of Invictus Games Whistler Vancouver 2025, and their presenting partner, Boeing, a future litter of PADS puppies will be dedicated to the games and be supported in becoming life-changing service dogs.
Now that the Games have concluded, you can continue the legacy by supporting PADSโ current programs and helping us raise and train the next generation of life-changing dogs.
PADS INVICTUS MEDIA COVERAGE
Ric Wheels for Independence
MEET OUR MOVERS: RIC ย How they are Moving for PADS Ric is spending all his time while not at work in a wheelchair.ย Why they are Moving for PADS "I have had the opportunity to meet many PADS clients and see the benefits of having a service dog help with...
Tia and Merlot
MEET OUR MOVERS: TIA AND MERLOT How they are Moving for PADS This year for the โMove for PADSโ fundraiser, Tia and Merlot are aiming to raise $5000.ย ย For every $50 raised, they will paddle, board, row, ski, run, walk, or climb 1 Km. Why they are Moving for PADS Tia...
Evacuation Kit for Dogs
Having to evacuate unexpectedly isn't something that anyone expects to happen to them, however, with the increasing fires in BC we wanted to put together a list of items to help our community members prepare for a possible evacuation, but thought it might help others...
The Cassette Set
ย MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM CASSETTE SET ย ย How they are Moving for PADS The Cassette Set are a team of PADS enthusiasts who are on a mission to raise money for PADS while cycling their hearts out! Self confessed "retro-bones" who may not be the fastest or fittest group,...
Chris & Misty
MEET OUR MOVERS:ย CHRIS & MISTY How they are Moving for PADS Chris is raising PADS Misty and they will be working together to reach their fundraising goal. Chris told us: "I'm a first time raiser for PADS. I have PADS Misty whom will help me MOVE on our daily walks...
Heather
MEET OUR MOVERS: HEATHER How they are Moving for PADS Heather is part of our staff here at PADS and is ready to MOVE in the same spirit as Team "Gone with the Winn-Dixie"! When asked how she will be moving for PADS, Heather said: "Iโm MOVE-ing for PADS by hiking,...
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About PADS
PADS breeds, raises, trains, and supports fully certified and life-changing assistance dogs. Our dogs are partnered with people living with disabilities and with community care professionals. PADS is Canada’s first fully accredited Assistance Dogs International (ADI) school.