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CTV NEWS – CALGARY – Service Dog Shortage

CTV NEWS – CALGARY – Service Dog Shortage

Thursday, August 8, 2024 | Media, News

CTV News Calgary Video Journalist Kevin Green reports on Pacific Assistance Dogs Society sounding the alarm over service dog shortage.

GLOBAL AB: DOUBLE YOUR DONATION – INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE DOG WEEK

GLOBAL AB: DOUBLE YOUR DONATION – INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE DOG WEEK

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | Media, News

Journalist Meghan Cobb of Global News Calgary speaks about the surge in the demand for assistance dogs.

GLOBAL BC: DOUBLE YOUR DONATION – INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE DOG WEEK

GLOBAL BC: DOUBLE YOUR DONATION – INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE DOG WEEK

Monday, August 5, 2024 | Media, News

Join host Sonia Sunger, of the Global Morning Show, as she shares the urgent need for PADS Assistance Dogs.

Powell River Peak

Powell River Peak

Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Media, News, qathet

Service dogs recognized at special City of Powell River meeting.

qathet Living

qathet Living

Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Media, News, qathet

Help Sponsor a Litter of Assistance Dogs!

ADOPTED: REEF II

ADOPTED: REEF II

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | Adopted

Beefy Reefy is in need of a forever home!

ADOPTED: COPPER IV

ADOPTED: COPPER IV

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | Adopted

Copper is a sweet and affectionate girl in search of her special person!

Grant Writer | Position Filled

Grant Writer | Position Filled

Friday, July 26, 2024 | Careers

We’re currently seeking a passionate and skilled individual to join us as a Grant Writer.

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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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🐶 Pupdate: Meet PADS Max! Max is an 8-month-ol 🐶 Pupdate: Meet PADS Max! Max is an 8-month-old PADS pup in training. He's an enthusiastic guy who loves to learn. He also loves hanging out with his PADS mentors and fellow pups-in-training. Max has been perfecting his in-public settle, and is becoming quite the pro! He's often out and about with his raiser, attending Whitecaps games and baseball matches, or visiting coffee shops and restaurants. He has recently discovered that he's not a fan of rain and is coming to terms with the fact that he's being raised in a place known as 'Raincouver'. Max is waiting for a sponsor to help further his training. If you'd like to support him, visit the link in our bio 🔗 #Pupdates #PuppyTraining [Five photos of PADS Max, a black lab puppy. All but one show him with his tongue hanging out.]
Ole and Bee have traded in their PADS vests for a Ole and Bee have traded in their PADS vests for a new adventure with our friends at @ofpcanada! These two are headed to Vancouver Island where they'll join a 48-week training program, and become supportive partners to clients who need them. Congratulations Ole and Bee - we can't wait to see where your new journeys take you. #ServiceDogs #DogsWithJobs [Two photos, each of a black Lab looking at the camera. The dog's name is written in white text on a blue background in the bottom left of the image.]
When PADS Nova’s client first met Nova, she was When PADS Nova’s client first met Nova, she was expecting a dog who could alert her to the sounds she could not hear. What she didn’t expect were the ripple effects that Nova has had on her life. ‘Because of her, I no longer have to constantly look over my shoulder,’ Nova’s partner reports. ‘I can sleep peacefully knowing she’ll wake me if there’s an alarm in the night. Even the general public tends to be more patient and understanding when Nova is by my side.’ Click the link in our bio to read more about how this sweet and sassy dog is changing her client’s life 🔗
Did you know that November is Indigenous Disabilit Did you know that November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month? Recognized across Western Canada, this month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Indigenous people with disabilities, as well as bring awareness to the barriers this community can face. #IndigenousDisabilityAwarenessMonth [A happy black Lab sits on a mountain top with a view of the ocean in the background]
Happy Halloween from our tiniest PADS pumpkins 🎃 We hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween! To ensure that the only frights are those from haunted houses, here's some safety tips to keep in mind: 🎃 Considering moving your candy station curb-side so that everyone can enjoy their trick-or-treating experience! Steps, steep inclines, or narrow pathways can create barriers for some. 🎃 For nervous pets (or people), make sure to provide a quiet and calm space away from the front door during peak trick-or-treating hours 🎃 Make sure your pet costumes are comfy and well-fitting, and don't hinder your pet's movement. 🎃 Keep human treats out of reach of your canine companions. Chocolate, raisins, and anything with xylitol are harmful for dogs. Grab your furry friends their own spooky themed treats from your local pet store (if you're in the Lower Mainland, we love our friends at @bigdoglittledogbakery) #Halloween #SpookySeason [PADS Cruiser II, Royal, and Stetson II, three young lab puppies wearing jack-o-lantern costumes, lie with their mama, PADS Towhee]
The project: changing lives 🐕‍🦺 PADS dogs The project: changing lives 🐕‍🦺 PADS dogs spend a lot of time in their yellow vests, working on all of the important skills they need to become life-changing assistance dogs. We forgive them for outfit repeating 🐶 [A video of PADS Waffle wearing a yellow PADS vest, which cuts to a photo of Waffle wearing a blue PADS vest when the audio says ‘but it’s for a project] #ServiceDog #WorkingDog
Canoe believe it? We've got five brand new puppies Canoe believe it? We've got five brand new puppies on board 🛶 We're pleased to announce the arrival of George's Paddling Places Litter! PADS Fernie and @lfcdogguides Cartier welcomed brothers Chester II, Chilko, Nolan and Seymour II, and their sister Nellie, all of whom are named after some of the beautiful waterways throughout BC. Chester is named for Chesterman Beach, Seymour for Seymour Narrows, Nolan for Nolan Point, Chilko for the Chilko River, and Nellie for Nels Bight. We're grateful to George for supporting this litter and picking these oar-some names (he's canoed or kayaked in all of the places these pups are named for, as well as many more). And a big thank you to Breeder-Caretaker, Tiff, for all of your care ❤️ #PADSPuppies [Five photos, each of a newborn lab puppy, with their name written in white text on a blue background in the lower left corner.]
[Edit: Bonnie has found a sponsor! You can meet ot [Edit: Bonnie has found a sponsor! You can meet other puppies like Bonnie through the link in our bio] 🐶 Pupdate: Meet PADS Bonnie II! Bonnie is a 4-month-old PADS pup in training. Despite being named for an outlaw, she's a sweet, playful, confident girl who loves her big sister PADS Tiki. She's currently working on all things puppy, and is rocking at it! She's already nailed visiting patios and cafes, and even joined Campus Canines at UBC Imagine Day (she was a big hit). Bonnie is waiting for a sponsor to help further her training. If you'd like to support her, visit the link in our bio 🔗 #Pupdates #PuppyTraining [Several photos of PADS Bonnie, a young yellow lab puppy.]
The countdown is on 🎃 Our Howl-O-Ween 50/50 raf The countdown is on 🎃 Our Howl-O-Ween 50/50 raffle ends this Thursday and this is your reminder to grab your tickets while you still can! With half the proceeds supporting PADS and the other half going to the winner, it's a win-win. The more tickets sold, the bigger the prize so be sure to share this post and the link with your communities! Open to BC residents only. Visit the link in our bio to grab your tickets 🔗 #Raffle #padsdogs [Image one shows PADS Sesame, a yellow lab in a yellow PADS vest, with his nose inside a trick-or-treating bucket. Image 2 shows PADS Dash, a yellow lab with a blue PADS vest, sitting in front of some barrels and pumpkins. Image 3 shows PADS Blair, a yellow lab wearing a yellow PADS vest, perching on a pumpkin. Image 4 shows PADS Fendie, a yellow lab wearing a yellow PADS vest, sitting in front of a large painted jack-o-lantern in a pumpkin patch.]
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