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2019 Newsletter

2019 Newsletter

Jan 14, 2020

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Quarterly – Winter 2018

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Dec 1, 2018

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2018 Newsletter

2018 Newsletter

Oct 23, 2018

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2017 Newsletter

2017 Newsletter

Jan 5, 2018

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2016 Newsletter

2016 Newsletter

Sep 1, 2016

Catch up on the life-changing work of PADS Dogs, puppies-in-training, and volunteers over the past year.

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2015 Newsletter

2015 Newsletter

Dec 13, 2015

PADS News 2015

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2014 Newsletter

2014 Newsletter

Sep 1, 2014

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ABOUT PADS

Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises and trains fully certified assistance dogs. Our service (mobility & PTSD) and hearing dogs provide life-changing independence to those with physical disabilities other than blindness. 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 Teri, PADS Puppy-Raiser, Breeder-Caretaker & Meet Teri, PADS Puppy-Raiser, Breeder-Caretaker & Mentor extraordinaire! ⁠ ⁠ There are many who could tell stories of how Teri has supported them throughout their puppy raising journey. Teri is one who always takes time to lend a helping hand to support her fellow volunteers, and who uses her years of experience volunteering with PADS to help newer volunteers succeed. Today Nana's raiser would like to thank Terri for not only helping Nana learn that nail clipping isn't so scary but for taking the time to teach her how to trim nails so that they can be successful together in the future! ⁠ ⁠ Teri, you truly are a superstar who embodies what it means to be a PADS volunteer. We couldn't do what we do at PADS without volunteers like you! ⁠ ⁠ @pads.velvet *****⁠ ⁠Has someone in the PADS community made your day better? Let us know in the comments or submit them for a wag of the week! ⁠ ⁠ #superstarsunday #padssupportersrock #goals #thebest #love #gratitude #thankful #blessed #happy #inspiration #thankyou #family #positivevibes #inspire #goodvibes ⁠#volunteering #community #socialgood #volunteerwork #volunteerlife #nonprofit #charity #dogood #giveback #givingback
Meet Luke! Thanks to the Canada Summer Jobs progra Meet Luke! Thanks to the Canada Summer Jobs program, he is our new Communications and Marketing Assistant! We are very grateful to this program that has not only provided funding to support employment for young people but also seeks to support charities through COVID-19 as well. Luke comes to PADS with experience working in non-profits all over the world, a love for soccer (& puppies!) and an eye for detail. He will be working on many exciting projects including our 2021 Calendar (Stay tuned for updates)! Let's show Luke how welcoming our PADS Community is, say hi in the comments below!
PADS Acorn is bounding into this weekend with plan PADS Acorn is bounding into this weekend with plans of naps, long walks and fun with friends. Make sure to tag us in your PADS Pup's weekend adventures so we can share them on our stories! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #friyay #labsofinstagram #blacklab #padsdogs #padsacorn #flyingintofriday #happypuppy #weekendvibes #fridayvibes
It's #throwbackthursday with @PADSChai⁠⠀ Chai It's #throwbackthursday with @PADSChai⁠⠀ Chai is now a fabulous addition to our breeding program. She is one great mama (and grand-mama!) who spends her days relaxing, exercising and learning with her fabulous breeder caretakers.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #padsdogs #lifeintheyellowvest #throwbackthursday #dogmama #padssupportersrock #padsbreedercaretakers #labrador #dog #labradorretriever #worldoflabs #puppy #puppylove #dogsofinsta #yellowlab #dogsofig #dogoftheday
PADS Minnie is getting a "pawdicure" this #wellnes PADS Minnie is getting a "pawdicure" this #wellnesswednesday. Did you know that once a dog's nails grow so long they are touching the ground when standing, it not only becomes uncomfortable, it affects also can affect their joints and how they walk and stand? Keeping our dog's nails short is an important commitment to keep them in tip-top condition. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ What are you doing for you this #wellnesswednesday? ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #wellness #grooming #doggrooming #pawticure #nailtrim #goldensofinstagram #padsdogs #padsminnie #gooddog
It's the last day in our #ittakesavillage series! It's the last day in our #ittakesavillage series! This week we will be joined by our new client Stormy & her Service Dog Brite, PADS Advanced Training Manager Margaret AND Brite’s trainer Miranda as they share more about how PADS matches the right dog to the right client and Stormy will talk about life with her new partner.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Make sure to use the link in our bio to register before 1:00 pm & bring your questions to the live call!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #padsdogs #lifeinthebluevest #servicedogsofinstagram #labsofinstagram #yellowlab #padsbrite #padscalgary #advancedtraining⁠⠀ ⁠
Happy Thanksgiving everypawdy from the PADS family Happy Thanksgiving everypawdy from the PADS family to yours! We could not be more grateful and humbled by our amazing community, particularly this year, you never cease to amaze us.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Have a safe & happy Thanksgiving weekend. “Paws” a moment to tell us what you’re thankful for in the comments below!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #thanksgiving2020 #thankful #padssupportersrock #thankfuldoggo #dogoftheday #photooftheday #dogsandsunflowers #happypuppy⁠⠀
Meet the amazing Bill! Bill has been part of the P Meet the amazing Bill! Bill has been part of the PADS community for almost 2 years now. Along with being a committed puppy raiser, he is also one of our resident photographers that keeps us supplied with beautiful photos while helping raisers capture some of the beautiful moments of puppy raising. Thank you Bill for all you do! #padsdogs #puppysupporters #puppyphotography #padsvolunteersrock #grateful
Meet Brian, our Okanagan Development Coordinator,⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Brian has been a volunteer staff member since 2019 and raised at LEAST 15 dogs and sat dozens of others. Brian built the Okanagan puppy raising region from the ground up — it now boasts 22 dogs and more than 70 active volunteers. If Brian was a PADS dog he says that he would like to be AFD like Dorado.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #FunFact when not with PADS Brian owns and operates a Drive-In Movie Theatre.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #padsokanagan #padsdogs #padssupportersrock #staffsaturday #volunteerstaff⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀
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