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Story | February 2020

Sunday, March 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

Story working on her puzzle toy (see photo). Lots of work!

Submitted By: Hilda Ryan

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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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We train life-changing dogs for incredible people with disabilities & community care professionals.

Apr 19

Inside every PADS dog beats the heart of a volunteer.

For Volunteer Appreciation week, we would like to take the time to thank all of our dedicated volunteers who make it possible for our clients to receive life-changing assistance dogs. Whether you clean kennels or do data entry, refine Advanced Dog skills or stay up at night with baby puppies, raise dogs or sit them - THANK YOU! Without you, there would be no PADS.

#PADSVolunteersRock #VolunteerAppeciationWeek #VolunteerWithPADS
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Apr 19

Hey all, don't forget to order your hanging baskets and to be entered for a chance to win not only a hanging basket for you, but also one for the friend you tagged! For an extra entry be sure to like this post.

🌸 Order Deadline: This coming Monday April 22nd, at midnight PST!
🌿 Pick-up dates: Friday, May 3rd from 2pm-7pm and Saturday, May 4th from 9:00am-2:30pm.
🌹 Pick-up Location: PADS Burnaby Campus, 9048 Stormont Ave, Burnaby.
Note: Everyone that has already ordered their baskets is already in the draw. But share on your stories for an extra entry!

🔗 ORDER NOW: Link to order in bio and stories!!

#PADSInBloom #PADSDogs
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Apr 18

Thank you to everyone who came out to help with the BC Distilled Festival this past weekend, including our volunteers and their pups. We raised $5,500 to help PADS place more life-changing service dogs!

❤️ We would especially like to thank Alex, Katherine, and the BC Distilled Volunteers who worked so hard to make this event a success!

🍸 Thank you to the generous Distillers for contributing amazing items to our online auction, and to Elevate Auctions for making it all happen behind the scenes.

🐾 And of course a big shout out to all of our wonderful PADS volunteers. Whether you packaged silent auction items, sold 50/50 tickets, or made someone's day by introducing them to your pups, we're so glad that you were there!

#BCDistilled #PADSDogs
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Apr 16

Professional Pinto is pleased to announce that she's got a job! We couldn't be more proud of her and her village:

🐾 Breeder Caretakers: Kailea Feddersen & Chris Bremer
🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Nicole Schnapp, Gail & Randy Cooper, Sarah Gallagher, and Chantelle Jaques
🎓 Advanced Sitters: Erica & Christian Ward, Fiona Meagher, Michelle de Raadt, and Annette Vogt & Brian Foote
💛 1st Year Puppy Bursary: Raffi & Brad McKillop

#LifeInTheBlueVest #DogsWithJobs #ServiceDogsOfInstagram #PADSDogs
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Apr 12

Do you have questions for us? Ask us anything from training tips, grooming techniques, or canine fitness facts. Our training staff is here ready to help! 🐶❓

Leave your burning questions in the comments below and stay tuned! We'll be sharing the answers in our feed over the next few weeks! ⬇️✨

#AskATrainer #TrainLikeAPADSDog #VolunteerWithPADS
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Apr 10

The Magnificent Mercedes has got a job as a Hearing Dog!

We couldn't be more proud of her and her village:
🐾 Breeder-Caretakers: The Polman Family and the Wiens Family
🐶 Puppy-Raiser: Emily Nelson
🎓 Advanced Sitters: Stephanie Hu & Paul Yi and Pattie Sanderson
💛 Sponsor: mister Blake foundation

Join us in congratulating Team Mercedes!

#PADSDogs #LifeInTheBlueVest #misterBlakeFoundation
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Apr 9

For #TipTuesday we’re sharing some advice for good service dog etiquette! 🐾✨

If you encounter a service dog team while out with your pet pup, please keep a healthy distance between the dogs. 🤚

Although your pet pup may be well trained, an animal of any kind approaching an on-duty service dog can be a distraction. This can cause them to miss important cues from their client. 🚩

Be mindful and respect the space of the client and the service dog by keeping your distance.

Want to learn more about how to interact with a service dog team? We’ve got more to come!
Follow, like, and share to stay in the know!

#PADSDogs #ServiceDogEtiquette #TipTuesday
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Apr 7

Welcome to the village PADS Cava! ⭐

Cava traveled to us from National Service Dogs in Ontario to meet her Puppy-Raiser Rachel last week! ✈️

Join us in welcoming sweet Cava to our village! 💖

#PADSPuppies #LifeChangers @natlservicedogs
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Apr 6

Do you love dogs and are passionate about making a difference in your community? 🐶

Then do we have some good news for you! We are accepting applications for volunteer Puppy-Raisers & Breeder Caretakers in our West Coast region.

💖 When you volunteer with PADS, you join a community of compassionate individuals dedicated to changing lives, one dog at a time.

🔗 Link in bio and stories to explore these exciting volunteer positions.

#PADSVolunteers #PADSVolunteersRock #ChangeLives #LifeChangers
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Apr 20

Featured 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Paddles for PADS

May 3

Featured 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

PADS in Bloom: Hanging Basket Fundraiser

Burnaby

Jun 8

Featured 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Burnaby Shred Event 2024

Burnaby

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