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Brava | October 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

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Submitted by: Marie and Dave, PADS Puppy in Training Sitters

Brava Oct 2025

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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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We raise, train, and place life-changing assistance dogs 🐶

🐶 Pupdate: Meet Bowden! Bowden is one of our dogs

🐶 Pupdate: Meet Bowden!

Bowden is one of our dogs in assistance dog training, where he's been described as 'the best boy,' 'an amazing student,' and 'a gem to train.' Whether he's working on skills at the Training Center or out and about on field trips, Bowden always brings focus and enthusiasm to his training. He loves a field trip (especially to the ice rink) and he's been working hard on all the specific skills he'll need as an assistance dog. He's also mastered the essential skill of 'puppy dog eyes.'

Bowden is waiting for a sponsor to help further his training. Could it be you? Head to the link in our bio to learn more🔗

#PADSDogs #AssistanceDogs

[Six photos of PADS Bowden, a yellow Lab with expressive eyes. Photo 1 shows Bowden wearing a blue party hat. Photo 2 shows him at an ice rink. Photo 3 shows him lying on a dog bed next to a tabby cat. Photo 4 shows him in a yellow PADS vest. Photo 5 shows him holding a stuffed corn toy. Photo 6 shows him lying on some grass with a cookie that reads 'ruv u']

Thank you, @whitecapsfc! What an incredible seaso

Thank you, @whitecapsfc!

What an incredible season it’s been so far! Your support has helped us share our mission, connect with the community, and bring our dogs-in-training one step closer to changing lives.

We hope everyone who joined us at the matches enjoyed these special moments as much as we did. We’re so grateful for this partnership and the stories we’re creating together.

Wishing you the very best for the big match on the 29th—Go Caps Go!

#padsdogs #whitecapsfc #assistancedogs #dogswithpurpose #dogfriendlyvancouver #SeasonRecap

The countdown is on to one of the most important d

The countdown is on to one of the most important days of the PADS calendar, and Jingle needs your support!

#GivingTuesday is just a week away and this year, you can provide Jingle and her siblings with the training and care they need to grow into incredible assistance dogs.

A big thank you to @eukanuba for their generous launch gift. What an amazing way to kick things off!

Help us reach our goal of raising $30,000 to support the adorable Winter Holiday Litter 🐶 Give today through the link in our bio.

Can't give? You can still make an impact! Help us spread the word by sharing this campaign. It would mean the world ✨

It's music to our ears to hear that fabulous Fiddl

It's music to our ears to hear that fabulous Fiddle has found her job 🎻

As she embarks on her career as an Accredited Facility dog in the education sector, we'd like to take a moment to congratulate all of the members of Fiddle's village who have helped her on her journey:

🐾 Program of Origin: @eyesearsnoseandpaws
🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Emily & Sydney Chow
💛 Puppy Sponsor: Sarah Gallagher
🎓 Advanced Sitters: Erin Scoretz

#DogsWithJobs #LifeInTheBlueVest

[PADS Fiddle, a yellow Lab in a blue PADS vest, sits in front of a tree and looks calmly up at the camera. Beside her is a black sign with white writing that reads "Fiddle got a job. Congratulations team"]

Join us in congratulating our two newest recruits

Join us in congratulating our two newest recruits into Advanced Training in Calgary 💙

Billie and Shah officially joined their furiends in the blue cape this week and we're very proud. They're both ready for the next part of their journeys to becoming life-changing assistance dogs ✨

#LifeInTheBlueVest #LifeOfAPADSDog

[A photo each of PADS Billie II, a black Lab in a blue PADS vest, and PADS Shah, a yellow Lab in a blue PADS vest. The dog's name is written in white text in a blue box on the lower left of the image.]

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Today we'd like to introduce you to some very spec

Today we'd like to introduce you to some very special members of the PADS village 🐶 Meet PADS Casper, Lumina, Ivy II, and Brava, our latest cohort of breeding graduates.

Each of these pups was carefully selected not only for their outstanding health and genetic profiles, but also for their wonderful personalities. These dogs play a vital role in shaping the future of our life-changing puppies by contributing valuable genetic diversity and desirable traits for service dogs.

PADS is proud to be a member of the ADI International Breeding Cooperative. Not only do dogs like Casper, Lumina, Ivy II, and Brava provide the adorable and healthy puppies that head into our programs, but they also support programs around the world.

Congratulations to these exceptional dogs! Curious about how our breeding program works or what makes a great breeding candidate? Drop your questions in the comments below! 🐕‍🦺

#PADSDogs

[A photo each of PADS Casper, Lumina, and Brava, all yellow labs wearing yellow PADS vests, and Ivy, a black lab wearing a yellow PADS vest]

It's o-fish-al, we've just welcomed our 200th litt

It's o-fish-al, we've just welcomed our 200th litter 🐟

Mama PADS Pear and @freedomservicedogs Gretsky are pleased to introduce the Fish Litter. Sisters Angel, Koi, Minnow, and Spring were named by the wonderful folks at Burquitlam Animal Hospital.

Thank you to Breeder-Caretakers Michelle and George for all of your care 💙 We're sending best fishes to this new family!

#PADSPuppies

[Four photos of four newborn black labs, each with their name written in white on a blue background in the bottom left of the image. One photo follows of all four puppies lying on a blue blanket next to a pink dinosaur stuffie]

We're pleased to share that our noble Nevada has c

We're pleased to share that our noble Nevada has chosen his job!

As he embarks on his career as a service dog for his new partner, we'd like to take a moment to congratulate all of the members of his village who have helped him on his journey:

🐾 Breeder-Caretakers: Marie Breton & Jocelyn Rock
🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Megan & Alex; Mahantesh, Vidya & Trijal; and Christen
💛 Puppy Sponsor: Laurie Ebenal
💙 Advanced Training Sponsor: Heather Buchanan & Friends
🎓 Advanced Sitters: Susan Clark & Rick Novosel, and Angela Smith

#DogsWithJobs #LifeInTheBlueVest

[PADS Nevada, a black Lab in a blue PADS vest, sits in front of a tree and looks soulfully up at the camera. Beside him is a black sign with white writing that reads "Nevada got a job. Congratulations team"]

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