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Melon | February 2023

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Okanagan, Pupdates

Melon is a very sweet and happy boy enjoying the warmer weather. We are working on his durations.

Submitted by: Alanna Cooper

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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 24

Congratulations to one of our new Service Dog Teams - Julia and PADS Derby!

💙 We asked Julia to share with us how having Derby has changed her life.

"Derby has brought so much sunshine to my life, she is truly an angel with her sweet and gentle spirit. She brings a smile to me and everyone that meets her. Even my dad, a self proclaimed dog 'un-enthusiast' has said he loves her."

"The main way Derby helps me is to reach things I have dropped on the ground. Before meeting Derby it was a big struggle and caused a lot of strain in my back to stretch and reach things I dropped but with Derby she eagerly and quickly picks those things up for me. Whatever it is, I am grateful for PADS for bringing us together."

#LifeInTheBlueVest #PADSDogs
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Mar 22

With the arrival of spring, we thought for the first #WellnessWednesday of the season, we would remind you to take some time and do something that makes you feel happy today! 🌷

🐾 For us, it's getting outside for a walk with our pups and some friends that brings us the most joy.

😁 What did you do to take care of yourself and find your smile today? Tell us in the comments or tag us in your stories!

#PADSDogs #ReasonToSmile #HappyPuppy #TakeCareOfYou
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Mar 21

The Landscape Litter puppies have put on their yellow vests and are ready to meet their Puppy-Raisers. Join us in welcoming:
💖 Prairie, and
💜 Taiga.

And their brothers:
❤️ Arctic,
🖤 Cliff,
💛 Dune II,
💚 Forest II,
💙 Polar,
🧡 Summit II, and
🤍 Timber II.
🐾 Thank you again to our amazing Calgary Breeder-Caretakers Robin Bruder and Ty Brooks.

#PADSPuppies #PADSCalgary
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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 18

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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