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Draco II | November 2025

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

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Submitted by: Vicky and Kevin, PADS Puppy in Training Sitters

Draco II Nov 2025

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Draco II

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 🐶

All the pieces have fallen into place for Tetris..

All the pieces have fallen into place for Tetris... She's found her job!

As this terrific girl embarks on her career as an Accredited Facility Dog with the Calgary judicial system, we'd like to take a moment to thank the members of her village who have supported her on her journey:

🐾 School of Origin: @susquehannaservicedogs
🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Lynne & Garry McKenzie; Georganne Oldham & Anne Way
💛 Puppy Sponsor: Esplen Family Private Giving Fund
💙 Advanced Training Sponsor: The Estate of Sharon Tokar
🎓 Advanced Sitter: Jenny Kinas

#DogsWithJobs #LifeInTheBlueVest

[PADS Tetris, a black Lab in a blue PADS vest, sits on a rock and looks attentively up at the camera. Beside her is a black sign with white writing that reads "Tetris got a job. Congratulations team"]

Did you know that an estimated 1 in 6 people world

Did you know that an estimated 1 in 6 people worldwide experience a significant disability?

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day to advocate for the rights and well-being of people who live with disabilities. We're proud to be an organization that works to support independence and help break down barriers, not just today but every day.

What are you doing today to help promote inclusivity in your community? Let us know!

#IDPWD #AssistanceDogs

[A black Lab wearing a blue PADS vest sits in a hardware store. He holds a paint roller in his mouth and looks calmly at the camera.]

Today is GivingTuesday and we're over half way to

Today is GivingTuesday and we're over half way to our goal. Will you help us reach it?

We're raising $30,000 to support the adorable Winter Holiday Litter - Jingle, Holly, Frosty, Mazel, and Imani ✨ With your support, these future superheroes will have the care and training they need to grow into life-changing assistance dogs.

Visit the link in our bio to give 🔗 You can be a superhero too 💙

#GivingTuesday

[Eight photos of the Winter Holiday Litter of Labrador puppies at eight weeks old]

This GivingTuesday, help Frosty become the hero sh

This GivingTuesday, help Frosty become the hero she was born to be ✨

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. This year, by giving through the link in our bio, you can provide PADS Frosty II and her Winter Holiday siblings with the training and care they need to grow into incredible assistance dogs. And, with a generous launch gift from our friends at Eukanuba, your gift goes further 🩷

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

[PADS Frosty, a young yellow Lab puppy, wears a yellow PADS vest and a blue bandana with the words "Future super hero". She looks adorably up at the camera.]

Earlier this week, the Calgary RCMPVA Litter put o

Earlier this week, the Calgary RCMPVA Litter put on their iconic yellow vests as they gear up for training. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to PADS Stetson II, Royal, and Cruiser II.

A huge shoutout to the Calgary RCMP Veterans Association for sponsoring this special litter and choosing such meaningful names.

[Three photos of young lab puppies wearing yellow PADS vests. Each puppy's name is written in white text on a blue background at the bottom of the image. The first puppy is black and tan and the other two puppies are yellow.]

#PADSPuppies

Happy Black "Fur-day" from PADS! While everyone

Happy Black "Fur-day" from PADS!

While everyone else is chasing deals, our puppies-in-training are wishing for something even better—some toys and training supplies that help them play, learn, and grow. ❤️

Your gift today will keep tails wagging and support future service dogs. 🐾

👉 Use the link in our bio to shop our Amazon Wishlist and send a gift straight to our pups!

#BlackFriday #PADSPuppies #PADSDogs

[A pile of black lab puppies sleeping]

🐶 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 ✨

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