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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), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

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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Mar 21

Today is #InternationalDayOfHappiness, created by the UN in 2015 as a way to recognize the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world.

😁 We like to think that our PADS puppies help to spread happiness in the world wherever they go, and in the words of Charles M. Schulz (the creator of Snoopy and a huge supporter of assistance dogs), "Happiness is a warm puppy".

Happy International Day of Happiness from all of us at PADS. #PADSDogs

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Mar 20

PADS Indy and Jones have put on their yellow PADS vest and are ready to embark on their next adventure to become life-changing assistance dogs!

🐾 A big thank you to their Breeder Caretaker, Kailea, who has been taking such amazing care of them and their mama PADS Britton these past eight weeks.

#PADSPuppies

Mar 19

Today's #SuperstarSunday shoutout goes to Tomo, a student from Japan, who has been volunteering at our Burnaby campus these past few weeks.

🐾 PADS Pride, on behalf of the office staff, would like to thank him for all of his hard work.

❤️ Help us express our gratitude for him by leaving a message in the comments.

#PADSDogs #PADSVolunteersRock #PADSPride
📸: Doug Syms
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Mar 18

Join us on Tuesday, March 21st at 1:00 PM PDT for Tune-In-Tuesday featuring one of our Accredited Facility Dog Teams at the Vancouver Police Department – Michele and PADS Zen.

Cst. Michele McKnight of the VPD Employee Wellness Unit will share with us how PADS Zen helps in her work to support the staff at the VPD, as police officers are at a higher risk of stress, anxiety and depression due to the nature of their work.

@vancouverpd #PADSDogs
Photo Credit: Bill Ng
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Mar 17

Siblings PADS Indy and Jones have stopped by to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day.

🍀 Wish them luck as they prepare to meet their Puppy-Raisers next week in the comments below! #PADSDogs #StPatricksDay

📸: Kailea Feddersen
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Mar 17

🐾 Are you a life-long learner who is always seeking to improve your knowledge and skills in dog training?

🚗 Do you enjoy engaging in short term travel to work in locations throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba?

❤️ Would you like to to support our clients and their life-changing service dogs?

If so, our team wants to meet you! 😀

PADS is seeking a Field Representative to fill an independent contractor position with our organization.
🔗 Apply Today - Link in bio.

#PADSDogs #WorkWithDogs #WorkingWithDogs
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Mar 16

The zesty Zion II is proud to announce that she got a job! She passed her pre-placement testing and has been matched with a client.

❤️ Congratulations to PADS Zion II and her community of amazing supporters for their time, energy, and dedication to his success!

🐾 Whelping Homes: Jackie Clark, Barb Sutton, Shannon deBruyckere
🐶 Puppy-Raiser: Anne & Rick Vulliamy
🎓 Advanced Sitters: Shannon Erickson & Michael McDonnell
💛 1st & 2nd Year Puppy Sponsor: Bill Phillips

#LifeInTheBlueVest #DogsWithJobs #ServiceDogsOfInstagram #PADSDogs

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Mar 15

Are you interested in learning more about our various volunteer opportunities? Want to meet some of our amazing puppies, dogs and people?

🐾 Join us for an afternoon in-person Spring Volunteer Information Session on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at our Burnaby Campus Training Centre.

🔵 Tour the facility & enjoy some light refreshments.
🟡 Meet current volunteers, puppies-in-training, and staff.
🔵 See a client team demonstration.

🔗 Space is limited, see link in bio to sign-up today!

#PADSDogs #VolunteerBurnaby
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