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Reece | February 2025

Saturday, March 1, 2025 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

February brought a lot of snow on St Valentine’s Day.

Reece loved the snow!!

Submitted by: Jen Purdie

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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 16

Mar 14

We'd like to take a moment to introduce our newest furriend from @warriorcanineconnection, PADS Kashtin! Kashtin met his new puppy-raiser this week and has started his journey to becoming a life-changing assistance dog.

Kashtin's first year of training is kindly being supported by @oyfportmoody. We're happy to report he's already practicing his flow (mostly in order to achieve the comfiest nap).

#PADSPuppy #PADSDogs

Image descriptions:
Image 1: PADS Kashtin, a yellow Lab puppy wearing a yellow PADS vest, sits in front of a tree. He looks calmly at the camera.
Image 2: PADS Kashtin is sleeping on his back with his front paws tucked up to his muzzle.

Mar 13

Our Gentle Glisten has chosen her job, and we are so proud ✨

As she starts her journey in healthcare as an Accredited Facility Dog, we want to extend a great big thank you to her village for all of your support 🐶

🐾 Breeder Caretakers: Jeanine Ziolkoski & Peter Henley
🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Susan Parker
🎓 Advanced Sitters: Heidi Weihs, and Val Bouey
💛 1st Year Puppy Sponsor: @dogtopiafoundationca

Join us in congratulating Glisten on this outstanding achievement!

#PADSDogs #LifeInTheBlueVest

Image description: PADS Glisten, a black Lab, sits on a tree stump surrounded by new growth. She wears a blue PADS vest and looks attentively at the camera. Beside her is a black sign with white writing that reads "Glisten got a job congratulations team!"

Mar 11

We detect a good boy doing a great job 🐶

PADS Radar II has been making a real impact as an Accredited Facility Dog at St Michael’s University School. His partner reports that wherever Radar goes, people want to meet him and ask all about him. His friendly, gentle soul makes him the perfect addition to the personal counselling office, where he offers support to students who need him.

Read more about Radar's impact through the link in our bio 🔗

#PADSDogs #LifeInTheBlueVest

Image Description: PADS Radar II's school portrait. Radar, a yellow Lab wearing a blue PADS vest, sits in front of a blue backdrop. His head is slightly tilted as he looks at the camera.

Mar 11

Three more good girls join the Advanced Training Team 💖

Last month, the Calgary Advanced Team welcomed Blair, while Asti and Maeve joined the Burnaby Advanced Team. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who has helped these dogs on their life-changing journeys so far!

#WelcomeToAdvanced #LifeChangers

Image Descriptions:
Image 1: A headline says "Welcome to Advanced" with the body text "Join us in celebrating more incredible dogs as they take on new challenges and progress on their journey to becoming life-changing assistance dogs. #LifeInTheBlueVest" below. Under the text is a line drawing of a dog wearing a vest with a heart on it. The dog is sitting on their h aunches, giving a 'double high five' to a kneeling human next to them.
Image 2: PADS Asti, a black Lab, sits in a garden wearing a blue PADS vest. She looks attentively at the camera. Her name is written in blue script along the bottom of the image.
Image 3: PADS Blair, a yellow Lab, sits in front of a blue wall. She is wearing a blue PADS vest and looks soulfully at the camera. Her name is written in blue script along the bottom of the image.
Image 4: PADS Maeve, a black Lab, sits on a tree stump and looks calmly at the camera. She is wearing a blue PADS vest and her name is written in blue script along the bottom of the image.

Mar 8

Nine new fans have joined the village - give a cheer for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Litter ⚽

Proud parents PADS Athena and Steller are pleased to introduce brothers Boomer III, Blanco, Gaffer, Max, and T-Bone, and their sisters Goaldie, Sammy, Tattor, and Tide.

Thank you to the 'Caps for nominating names, and to everyone who donated to vote for the final nine.

And another big thank you to the support team, Breeder Caretakers Ruth and Ron, for being on-side.

#PADSPuppies #TogetherWeDare

Image descriptions:
Image 1: Nine newborn Lab puppies lay nestled on a cream blanket in a miniature soccer goal. PADS Athena, a black Lab, sits behind the goal and looks up at the camera.
Images 2 to 10 all feature a newborn Lab puppy lying on a Vancouver Whitecaps-branded blanket. A miniature soccer ball and a Whitecaps mascot stuffy is in the background. The puppy's name is written in blue script across the bottom.
Image 2: PADS Blanco, a yellow Lab.
Image 3: PADS Boomer III, a yellow Lab.
Image 4: PADS Gaffer, a yellow Lab.
Image 5: PADS Goaldie, a yellow Lab.
Image 6: PADS Max, a black Lab.
Image 7: PADS Sammy, a black Lab.
Image 8: PADS T-Bone, a yellow Lab.
Image 9: PADS Tattor, a yellow Lab.
Image 10: PADS Tide, a black Lab.

Mar 7

Our spirited Sprinter has chosen her job!

Congratulations, Sprinter and all of the members of your village who helped you on your journey to becoming a life-changing service dog.

🐾 Breeder Caretakers: Dorothy & Kevin Root
🐶 Puppy Raisers: Kris Papps and Maggie Lee
🎓 Advanced Sitters: Patti Roos and Ellen Proctor
💛 1st Year Puppy Sponsor: S. Jabbusch Transport Ltd

Go Team Sprinter! 🎉⭐

#LifeInTheBlueVest #DogsWithJobs #ServiceDog

Image description: PADS Sprinter, a yellow Lab, sits outside in front of a tree. She is wearing a blue PADS cape and is looking up at the camera. In front of her is a black sign that reads "Sprinter got a job. Congratulations team!" in white letters.

Mar 6

Mar 4

This puppy's gift? Changing lives 💖

Join us in welcoming PADS Pandora from @freedomservicedogs in Colorado. She met her new Puppy-Raiser, Melissa, last month and has begun her journey to becoming a life-changing assistance dog.

Fun fact: Pandora's dad is our very own PADS Steller! Can you see the resemblance?

#PADSPuppy #PADSDogs

Image descriptions:
Image 1: Melissa stands in front of a snowy garden landscape. She wears a black jacket, and holding PADS Pandora, a young yellow Lab, in her arms. Pandora wears a yellow PADS vest and pink leash, and looks at the camera.
Image 2: PADS Pandora, a young yellow lab wearing a yellow PADS vest, sits on the snowy grass. Her name is written in blue script along the bottom of the image.

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