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Kevin & Spark

Thursday, February 25, 2021 | Pawcast

Click the video below to hear about Kevin’s important roles at PADS as a Puppy-Raiser, Office Volunteer and Pupdate volunteer extraordinaire!

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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Meet Team Compass. They've been partners since March 2023, when Compass bounded through Fern's front door and changed her life. "Compass is not just my service dog—she is my lifeline."

Recently, when Compass faced two unexpected surgeries, Fern accessed the PADS Emergency Vet Fund. This fund is available to PADS clients so that their canine lifelines can access the very best care, without the financial worry that can come with it.

We're happy to report that Compass is recovering well from her surgeries. And now, Fern's hoping to pay it forward to other clients who may face the stress of their best friend needing care. You can help by visiting the link in our bio and making a donation to the fund. Team Compass (and future PADS Service teams) will greatly appreciate it 💛💙

#DogsWithJobs #VetCare

Photo descriptions:
Photo 1: Fern, a woman in a red cardigan and glasses, looks up and smiles at the camera. PADS Compass, a yellow lab wearing a blue PADS vest, stands on her hind legs and rests her front paws on Fern's lap.
Photo 2: A close up of PADS Compass, with her nose as the focus of the photo.

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Jul 23

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Jul 23

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Brilliant Bagel is on her way to becoming an Accredited Facility Dog, and we couldn't be more proud 💙

As this golden girl completes Team Training, we'd like to extend a huge congratulations to all of the members of her village:

🐾 Breeder Caretakers: Tracy & Greg Fuchs & Family
🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Bridgit Dettling, Zarah Hajji, and Catherine Rose
🎓 Advanced Sitters: Donna Romanchuk, and Mary Anne Rowe

#DogsWithJobs #LifeInTheBlueVest

Photo description: PADS Bagel, a yellow Lab in a blue PADS vest, sits in front of a tree and looks at the camera. Beside her is a black sign with white writing that reads "Bagel got a job. Congratulations team!"

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Jul 21

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Losing her hearing later in life was a deeply personal journey for Sarah-Kate, one marked by feelings of shame and the heavy weight of dependence. She often felt like a burden. That is, until PADS Tahsis bounded into her life and changed everything.

Tahsis not only acts as Sarah-Kate’s ears, alerting her to sounds she’d otherwise miss; she also provides Sarah-Kate with life-changing independence. “With Tahsis, I no longer feel such a burden to those around me.”

We’re so happy to see that Team Tahsis thriving. Read the whole story through the link in our bio 🔗

#LifeInTheBlueVest #DogsWithJobs

Photo description: PADS Tahsis, a yellow lab, sits in the bleachers at a football field. She is wearing a blue PADS vest and a leash that says ‘hearing dog.’ She looks sweetly up at the camera.

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Jul 19

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Raise a puppy, change a life 🐶 visit pads.ca to apply 💛💙

#PuppyTraining #CalgaryDogs #VancouverDogs #KelownaDogs

Video description: a compilation of videos of PADS puppies, who are all young labradors, stitched together with the song ‘Who You Share It With’ as the audio. The words ‘This is your sign to raise a PADS puppy’ are on screen for the first few seconds before fading away.

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Jul 18

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The wonderful Waffle has found his job as a Mobility Service Dog!

We're sending a huge thank you out to all the members of Waffle's village who have played a part in his assistance dog journey:

🐾 Breeder Caretakers: Tracy & Greg Fuchs & Family
🐶 Puppy-Raiser: Karen Johns
💙 Advanced Training Sponsor: Curtis Willson
🎓 Advanced Sitters: Ken & Carol Arnold

Congratulations, Waffle! We know you're going to provide life-changing support to your new partner 💛

#DogsWithJobs #LifeInTheBlueVest

Photo description: PADS Waffle, a yellow Lab in a blue PADS vest, sits in front of a tree and looks at the camera. Beside him is a black sign with white writing that reads "Waffle got a job. Congratulations team!"

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Jul 17

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Today is World Emoji Day 🐶🌎😀✨ Please enjoy these photos of PADS dogs doing their best impressions of some of our favourite emojis 🎉🔥 Visit our stories for more, and tag us in your dog's best impressions. We'd love to see them 😎

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Image descriptions: each image shows a photo of a PADS Labrador with a corresponding emoji.

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Jul 16

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Summer Safety Tips - Keep it Cool 😎

With summer well and truly here, we're all thinking of ways to beat the heat. Here's some tips to help keep your dogs cool:
☀️ Restrict exercise to early mornings or later evenings when temperatures are cooler.
🌊 Take your pup for a dip at the beach, or consider a small kids pool for them to paddle in. If your dog is swimming, try to ensure they're not ingesting the water!
💧 Ensure your dogs always have access to cool drinking water. Adding ice cubes can also be a great way to cool down and offer some enrichment!
⛱️ We know a lot of dogs who love to sunbathe, but make sure to always offer shaded areas for them to relax in.

How are you keeping cool this summer? Let us know in the comments!

#DogSafety #DogTraining

Photo descriptions:
Photo 1: a yellow lab runs through shallow water towards the camera. The water splashes around the dog, and his ears flap behind him.
Photo 2: two yellow labs share a drink of water from a bucket.
Photo 3: two yellow labs stand in a small plastic kids pool filled with shallow water. They both look up at the camera.
Photo 4: a young yellow lab in a yellow PADS vest sits in the shade of a pier at the beach. She sits proudly and looks at the camera.

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Jul 15

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We’re so proud of the amazing Alma, who is providing comfort to communities in Cranbrook.

Alma’s handler reports that she is thriving in her role as a justice Accredited Facility Dog. She’s always eager to visit clients, and offers a grounding, calm presence to those navigating the justice system. The best part of Alma’s day comes when she gets visit with victims, lay at their feet, and rest her head or paw on a their shoe.

Read more about the incredible impact that Team Alma is making through the link in our bio 🔗

And finally, a big thank you to the Dogtopia Foundation of Canada for sponsoring Team Alma’s training 💛💙

#LifeInTheBlueVest #DogsWithJobs
@dogtopiafoundationca

Photo description: PADS Alma, a black ab wearing a blue PADS vest, sits in front of a green garden and looks over her shoulder.

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