Friday, March 31, 2017 | Our Stories
Marshall alerted me to all the sounds in my environment that I cannot hear – the smoke detector, timer, telephone, alarm clock and people knocking at the door. With his help I was connected to the world of sound around me. He took his job very seriously and I learned to trust him completely, he was never wrong. He worked 24/7. He gave me confidence. He could, by virtue of his smoke detector alerts, even safe my life.
Friday, March 24, 2017 | News, Our Stories
Riddle can think, and Iโd argue he can even reason. Riddle reads how I feel, where I hurt, and when my neural pathways fail me. When the world starts to overwhelm me and my mind and body start to fatigue, Riddle is watching, ready to step forward and nudge me. That is special. That is Riddle.
Friday, February 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Today marks 30 years of changing lives… from humble beginnings of a small group of like-minded people that set out train rescue dogs to be hearing dogs for those who were deaf or hard-of-hearing — to the thriving organization that places dogs as Service...
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 | Reports
The 2016 PADS Audited Financial Statements were prepared by Kemp Harvey Group, Chartered Professional Accountants.
Friday, November 25, 2016 | News, Uncategorized
On Giving Tuesday 2016, PADS decided to give the naming of one of our litters to our community of donors.ย The names and votes have now been tallied and the results are in.ย Did you know PADS names all their litters on themes? This is so we can easily keep track of...
Friday, November 11, 2016 | News, Our Stories
Sometimes in this life we meet one of the “great ones” — this week our community has been hit hard with losses, but this one has left us breathless. For those of you that don’t recognize him, this is our client, ambassador, friend, champion,...
Tuesday, November 8, 2016 | News
PADSโ puppy-raisers play a pivotal role in matching as many dogs with clients as possible. Responsible for up to the first two years of a puppy-in-trainingโs career, being a puppy-raiser is one of the most fulfilling ways to make a difference in someone elseโs life.
Friday, September 16, 2016 | Our Stories
Gone are the days I can just head out the door on a whim. By the time Iโm ready to leave, Iโm already mentally and physically drained. Iโm happiest when Iโm in my manual chair, rather than my cumbersome power chair, but I donโt have the strength except for with short distance on level areas.