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Reece | December 2023

Monday, January 1, 2024 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Merry Christmas!!!

December was a fun and busy month.

Enjoy some photos taken over the holidays.

Submitted by: Jen Purd

Reece Dec 2023

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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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Nov 24

Our Okanagan Parks litter, lovingly named by our dedicated Okanagan PADS volunteers, had an exciting milestone this past week—they donned their yellow PADS vests in preparation for meeting their Puppy-Raisers! 🐾

A huge thank you to Breeder Caretakers Kailea and Chris for their amazing care of the puppies and their momma, PADS Betty. ❤️

🎉 Join us in welcoming Mabel II, Myra, Bromley, Skaha III, Vaseux, Haynes, and Fintry!
#PADSDogs #PADSPuppies #PADSOkanagan

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All photos are of 8-week old Lab puppies sitting on a grassy hill, facing the camera. They all wear yellow PADS vest and have their names written in blue script at their feet.
Image 1: PADS Mabel II, a black Lab puppy.
Image 2: PADS Myra, a yellow Lab puppy.
Image 3: PADS Bromley, a black Lab puppy.
Image 4: PADS Skaha III, a yellow Lab puppy.
Image 5: PADS Vaseux, a black Lab puppy.
Image 6: PADS Haynes, a yellow Lab puppy.
Image 7: PADS Fintry, a black Lab puppy.

Nov 21

Join us in welcoming PADS Chickpea and Kiyoko from Service Dogs Australia (previously Career Dogs Australia). 🇦🇺 🐾 @servicedogsaust

We would also like to thank our friends at CNIB for generously covering the shipping and import costs to bring these puppies to Canada. 💛
@cnibguidedogs

#PADSPuppies
Image descriptions:
Image 1: Headline: G'Day Mate. Body text: Join us in welcoming PADS Chickpea & Kiyoko from Service Dogs Australia! Under the text, there is a continuous line drawing of a map of Australia with a sleeping puppy in the middle. #PADSPuppies
Image 2: PADS Chickpea, a black Lab Golden mix puppy, sits in front of a beige wall. She looks slightly off camera and wears a yellow PADS vest. Her name appears in blue script below her feet.
Image 3: PADS Kiyoko, a black Lab Golden mix puppy, sits in front of a beige wall. She looks slightly above the camera and wears a yellow PADS vest. Her name appears in blue script below her feet.

Nov 21

Exciting news! The mister Blake Litter tried on their yellow vests earlier this week in preparation for meeting their amazing Puppy-Raisers on Friday. 🐾💛

💕A huge thank you to Breeder Caretakers Yin and Ruth & Ron for looking after Tempest and her beautiful babies.

🎉 Join us in welcoming PADS Lucille, Burt, Everest, Milos, Rita, Risq, and Brentwood to the PADS Village.

#FutureHeroes #PADSPuppies #PADSDogs
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Nov 20

A huge thank you to the CALM Program students at Brook Secondary School in Powell River for helping us package our holiday cards! 🎁💌

Their hard work and teamwork will make a real difference in helping us to raise funds to place more life-changing service dogs this holiday season. 🐾💙

🔗 Link in bio to read more about this exciting partnership!

#PADSDogs #quathet #BrooksSecondary
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Image 1: Headline: Thank you. Body text: A big thank you to the CALM Program students at Brook Secondary School in Powell River for helping with our holiday greeting card project! Under the text, there is a continuous line drawing of a hand holding a heart. PADS.CA/BROOKSSCHOOL
Image 2: Students in a classroom working at desks.

Nov 19

Join us in welcoming a new team to the PADS Village. Meet Team Loki!

Alysen remarks that "Loki arrived at the perfect time, bringing much-needed positivity to our team. I had long hoped to bring a Facility Dog to support our staff, and Loki has exceeded all expectations. His unwavering support to employees and first responders in high-stress situations fills my heart with joy."

🔗 Link in bio to read the full story. ❤️ 🐾

#LifeInTheBlueVest #PADSDogs #PADSClientTeam
Image description: Alysen, with long dark hair, smiles for the camera while crouching down next to PADS Loki II. Loki, a yellow Lab, wears a blue PADS vest and looks at the camera with a soft expression.

Nov 18

We are currently looking for passionate and skilled individuals to join our team in the following roles to support our mission of providing assistance dogs to our waiting clients:

💻 IT Support Analyst
❤️ Client Care Manager
📸 Digital Communications Coordinator

Check out the careers page of our website for more information and to apply!
🔗 Link in bo.

Spread the word by sharing this post. ❤️
#PADSCareers #MustLoveDogs

Image description: Headline: Be You. With Us.
Body Text: We’re hiring for multiple positions at our Burnaby Campus! If you’re passionate about changing lives one dog at a time, visit our website to learn more. PADS.CA/CAREERS
Below the text, is a continuous blue line drawing of a dog paw and a hand touching in a high five.

Nov 16

We have an amazing team update to share with you! 🐕‍🦺

Lady’s client has shared with us how her boundless joy and dedication have transformed their life as a first-time service dog user. With natural intuition and contagious enthusiasm, Lady empowers them to engage confidently in every part of life. Their partnership brings independence, fulfillment, and a unique connection that they’re endlessly grateful for.

🔗 Link in bio to read the full story. ❤️ 🐾

#LifeInTheBlueVest #PADSDogs #PADSClientTeam
Image description: Dez, with curly dark hair, wears glasses, a grey hoodie, and grey pants while sitting in a wheelchair. Beside Dez is PADS Lady II, a black Lab, wears a blue PADS vest. Lady rests her front paws on Dez's lap, and both share a soft, calm gaze toward the camera.

Nov 15

We’re delighted to announce that we welcomed eight amazing dogs into Advanced Training this fall! 🎉🐾

Our training teams are excited to work with these incredible pups:

🐶 In Chilliwack, we welcomed Tay.
🐾 In Calgary, we welcomed Bagel and Timber II.
🐕 In Burnaby, we welcomed Finch, Hope II, Nova III, Piper IV, and Russell II.

Let’s cheer them on as they begin this next stage of their journey! 💪💙

#PADSDogs #LifeInTheBlueVest #PADSCalgary #PADSOkanagan
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Nov 15

Members of our management team visited our Okanagan Region recently and enjoyed the warm hospitality of our amazing community there. Development Manager, Jane Short, shares her adventure in a blog post.

🔗 Link in bio to read more!

#PADSDogs #PADSOkanagan
Image description: PADS Rooty, a yellow Lab puppy, looks at the camera with a soft expression. He wears a yellow PADS vest.

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