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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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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 Photo descriptions: 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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Jun 30

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Introducing the Outlaws 🐶 We're pleased to welcome the newest editions to the PADS village - say hello to Bonnie II and her brother, Clyde II. Congratulations to proud parents PADS Perry and PADS Goji on the arrival of these tiny treasures ✨ These puppies are sponsored in loving memory of Pat Parkes. Thank you, Karen, for your support, and all the wonderful care you are providing to these future heroes.💜💙 #PADSPuppies #ServiceDogs Image descriptions: Image 1: a photo of two newborn yellow lab puppies lying together on a tartan blanket. PADS Bonnie II is in the forefront and wears a purple collar; PADS Clyde II is behind her and wears a blue collar. Image 2: a photo of a two newborn yellow lab puppies lying between their mum, a black lab, and the wall. One puppies face is hidden, while the others' faces the camera. Image 9: A photo of PADS Perry, a black lab, lying with her head resting on a blue blanket next to one of her newborn puppies.

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Jun 29

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Service Dogs in Training 🤝 Vet Technicians in Training Texas and Ripto would like to use their very best puppy-eyes to say a big thank you to our friends in the Douglas College Vet Tech program for these awesome gifts. PADS is proud to partner with these students to help further their studies. Our pups spent the last semester visiting these students weekly to offer some hands on experience. Not only does this partnership help students practice what they're learning; it also offers our puppies useful socialization experience in being handled by different veterinary professionals. Thank you, @douglascollege! #VetTechLife #ServiceDogs Photo descriptions: Photo 1: PADS Texas, a yellow lab with soulful eyes, holds a card that reads 'Thank you very much' in his mouth. Photo 2: PADS Ripto, a black lab in a yellow PADS vest, lays on the grass surrounded by Kong-branded dog toys. Photo 3: A yellow lab lies on a green mat with his eyes closed. A human wearing a lab coat is on either side of him. One holds his leash, while the other uses a stethoscope on his chest. Photo 4: a black lab wearing a yellow PADS vest lays upside down on the floor, playing with a green dog toy. Behind him are two humans wearing lab coats. Photo 5: PADS Texas holds a card open in his mouth. The card is filled with hand-written messages in colourful ink.

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June 27 is National PTSD Awareness Day. Living with PTSD comes with many challenges, and today is a reminder to show compassion to those who may be struggling, and raise awareness on how we all can work towards breaking the stigma. We’re proud to support the healing of first responders and veterans living with PTSD through our PTSD Dog Program 🐶 Incredible dogs like Vader are trained to work with their partner to interrupt physical symptoms of stress, and to provide a calm, grounding presence in overwhelming environments. You can help us raise and train more life-changing PTSD dogs! Give a gift today through the link in our bio, and help inspire hope for a future full of possibilities☀️ #PTSDAwareness #ServiceDog Image description: a photo of PADS Vader, a black lab, lying on a wooden floor. A rainbow reflection caused by the sun shines on his chest. Vader looks up soulfully at the camera.
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