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PAWS FOR THOUGHT Fall 2013

PUPPIES EVERYWHERE

65 Puppies Enter Training in 2013

I HAVE A HERO EVERYDAY Jan & Orbital’s Story

CABER IS BREAKING GROUND AGAIN

First Courthouse Dog in Canada

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE by Laura Watamanuk

hope that you enjoy this 2013 edition of our newsletter. It has certainly been awhile since we have had one in your hands, but as you’ll read, this past 18 months has been one large whirlwind of activity. Please share in our success, read about our new graduate teams and updates on our programs. I also hope you enjoy meeting our latest (as always adorable) puppies and the inspired ways our generous donors support of PADS. Today we have a lot of puppies in training. This growth has been to accommodate the ever-growing need for working dogs for the ever-growing list of applicants seeking increased independence. To meet our placement targets, the board of directors and staff attended two focused retreats and a 5 year strategic plan was developed. Should you wish to hear more about goals and plans, I would be happy to chat with you.

words to express how it feels when I receive a call or an email to update on how their assistance dog has changed their world. That is the gift we all hope to give to every applicant who sits on our waiting list; the day that we work towards when we are able to call the applicant and say that we have a dog for you. A life of service, a life enhanced, a community enriched is our motto. Your support makes these life changing dogs possible and for that I wish to convey my sincere appreciation. Warm Regards,

Wendy Proudlock Development Coordinator (Calgary) 403-233-7237 wendy@pads.ca

Jackie Clark Breeding Program Manager 604-527-0556 ext. 223 jackie@pads.ca Margaret Hicks Training Program Manager 604-527-0556 ext. 227 margaret@pads.ca

LAURA WATAMANUK, PEPPER & GINGER

PACIFIC ASSISTANCE DOGS SOCIETY (PADS)

PADS exists to breed, raise, train and place Assistance Dogs for people with disabilities and to support those client/dog teams for the working life of the Assistance Dog. We provide 3 types of Assistance Dogs 1. Service Dogs for people with physical disabilities 2. Hearing Dogs for people who are deaf or hard of hearing 3. Canine Assisted Intervention Dogs (CAI) who work with professional handlers in therapeutic and educational capacities in a variety of settings including children’s hospitals and hospices, seniors homes, physiotherapy, educational facilities and victims’ services. PADS also places VIP—Very Important Pets—to families with children who have disabilities. PADS receives little government funding and depends on the generous support from individual and corporate donors to continue its success.

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Allison Davidson Office and Finance Administrator 604-527-0556 ext. 232 allison@pads.ca

Ron Tymrick Client Care Manager 604-527-0556 ext. 228 ron@pads.ca

I wish that each of you had an opportunity to experience what I do in a day’s time. Each and every day I am humbled by the generosity and support of PADS’ wonderful volunteers. I am thankful for its team of dedicated board and staff members who work tirelessly to make a difference and I am awed and inspired by PADS’ clients and their working canines.

Laura Watamanuk Executive Director 604-527-0556 ext. 224 laura@pads.ca

Tara Dong Special Projects Consultant 778-689-5607 tara@pads.ca

I’m excited for the fall, and the opportunity for our supporters to Give A Dog A Job through our new fundraising campaign. Every dollar raised from this campaign is supporting PADS advanced training and veterinary care costs. Read about how you could put your boss, your child or even your cat in the doghouse for a fantastic cause on page 5. I hope you’ll consider helping us fund these life changing dogs.

The ultimate motivation and satisfaction in a day is the contacts made with our graduate teams. There is really no

THE PADS STAFF

Torri Merritt Trainer 604-527-0556 ext. 225 torri@pads.ca Rob Mackay Apprentice Instructor 604-527-0556 ext. 225 rob@pads.ca Chris Fowler Instructor (Toronto) 519-227-0002 chris@pads.ca Heather Kidd Puppy Raising Supervisor (Calgary) 403-233-7237 heather@pads.ca Corinna Adams Puppy Raiser Supervisor (Victoria) corinna@pads.ca

I HAVE A HERO, EVERYDAY by Jan Stevens | PADS Client

eptember 9, 2012 was a turning point in my life. It was the day I arrived at the PADS training centre for my two weeks of intense, but rewarding, team training with Orbital, the beautiful yellow lab who was chosen as my service dog—my canine partner. After a very intense but rewarding two weeks of training, I was on my way home with Orbie.

We have been together for just over 6 months now, and I am very happy to say that life has definitely changed for the better. Of course, there was a period of adjustment for both Orbie and me, but his transition from training to “active Service Dog” was fairly smooth. He soon came to realize that my home was now his home too and he has become very comfortable with his surroundings. Although I have seen and read about how much a Service Dog can help his/her human partner, I was never really prepared for how much Orbie would help me in my day-to-day living. I no longer need an alarm clock to wake me up in the morning. I am woken up with a cold wet nose in my ear. Orbie always has a smile on his face and is so eager to help in any way that he can. He has a long list of chores that he does on a regular basis for me, including opening and closing doors, picking up the many items that I drop, bringing me the phone or my slippers, pushing the button on automatic doors etc. Just recently, while at the park with Orbie, I managed to get my wheelchair stuck in a rut. I tried unsuccessfully for a few minutes to wiggle myself free, and soon realized that I would need help. This is when Orbie sprang into action! He turned and grabbed onto his leash, and I gave him the “pull” command; and with two strong tugs, he had pulled me free. If it had not been for Orbie, I could have waited all day for someone to come along and help. He is my “Hero.”

Since Orbie came into my life, we have become celebrities everywhere we go. People notice me now and actually stop us to talk to me about my Service Dog. I love to talk about him and about the wonderful organization of PADS and how I came to be chosen for the program. Now that I have my Service Dog, I have so much more independence, and I enjoy going out with Orbie and doing the things that make me happy. I no longer worry about going out alone, or think of all the things I cannot do. Instead, I am always thinking of all the things that I can do with Orbie by my side. Life with a Service Dog is very rewarding in many ways, but one must keep in mind that there has to be a healthy balance of work, rest, and play for your Service Dog. Some curious members of the public have asked me if Orbie is “allowed” to be just a dog. I have to chuckle when I answer, Orbie is just a dog, but he is a very “special” dog who has been trained to help me in so many ways and yes, he does get to run and play with other dogs. Since Orbital came into my life, I have gained so much independence. He has helped me tremendously and continues to amaze me each day with all that he does. All he ever asks for in return is a pat on the head, a kind word and a kibble or two. One of the times I love the best with my boy is at the end of the day when he puts his head on my lap and looks up at me with those big brown eyes of his and there is a kind of mutual feeling between the two of us, “I love you mom”, “I love you Orbie.” He is my best friend and companion, and he has opened up a whole new world for me. Thank you PADS for enabling me to have a richer and more independent life. Without PADS and their sponsors, donors, puppy raisers, puppy sitters, trainers, and countless volunteers, clients such as myself would not be able to enjoy the freedom and independence that a loving Service Dog can give them.

JAN, PUPPY-RAISER MIRANDA & SERVICE DOG ORBIE

“HE IS MY BEST FRIEND AND COMPANION, AND HE HAS OPENED UP A WHOLE NEW WORLD FOR ME.” I really enjoy visiting the museum or art gallery, or just going for a spin down by the ocean, but I live alone, so it is not always easy or fun to go places by yourself. Prior to receiving Orbital, my experiences of going out in public alone were that most people didn’t even notice me. Many people have just walked right in front of my wheelchair and cut me off on the sidewalk or let a door slam shut in my face. Not anymore!

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Nancy Kemble

s we welcome autumn and all its energy, we reflect upon our organization’s rejuvenation and growth after 26 years of providing assistance dogs. Fall brings with it an air of excitement for new things—school starts, fresh programs begin, campaigns receive a kick-off, and new schedules get under way. And as autumn shares its excitement for the beginning of so many new things, PADS shares its eagerness and enthusiasm for the future.

This past year and a half has been busy, challenging, and joyous! We welcomed back an NANCY KEMBLE old friend, Laura Watamanuk, as our executive director. Allison Davidson came aboard as our new accounts manager, longtime Calgary volunteer Wendy Proudlock joined the team as the Calgary Development Coordinator, and Chris Fowler joined us as a trainer (working with dogs in Toronto). We said farewell to Sue Matthews, who moved on to new endeavours. PADS is lucky to have these new faces to work alongside the familiar ones: Ron, Margaret, Jackie, Heather, Torri, and apprentice trainer, Rob Mackay. We have built the right team to lead us on the ground as we begin to shape our next 25 years of service to the community. Here is what’s been accomplished over this past 18 months: • We received our re-accreditation from Assistance Dogs International (ADI). This involved many hours and long days to get our facilities and procedures manuals up to date and in tip-top shape. Thank you to all our volunteers, who worked tirelessly to get us to the finish line with flying colours—you humble me with your dedication and determination. • We renovated the facilities. Wow! The kennels, offices, new stairs, and new kitchen are all amazing. • The City of Burnaby once again proved to be a fine landlord and good friend to PADS as they fixed our septic system, quickly and with minimum inconvenience. • We completed the Policy and Procedures Manual for staff and the PADS Strategic Plan—a guide for our future sustainability. • We’re rebuilding our breeding program with tremendous success —see Jackie’s update on pages 6 and 7 for all the details. • We’re so looking forward to celebrating with our graduating teams on September 29th! Ron is busy working his magic with clients and their new K9 partners. It is a joy to witness the transformation from hesitant to confident. This is what PADS is all about: Enhancing people’s lives, one dog at a time. • We’re hosting the annual ADI trainer’s conference in October and will be welcoming trainers from around the globe. The conference is a time to share everything, from what works and what’s new in the industry to common challenges and ways to overcome them. We want to put our best face forward—stay tuned for more news on how you can help.

This time has not been without its challenges. While the economy is slowly picking up, Canadians are still concerned. Funding for all charities has been weak over the past several years and we, too, have felt the pinch. We’re fortunate to have generous and committed donors and sponsors. Without you, our doors would not be open. A special thanks to our sponsors and donors for their continued and generous support: The John Hardy Mitchell Family Foundation, Nestlé Purina, Royal Bank, Jaymac Foundation, Rix Family Foundation, Nickle Family Foundation, and the BC Gaming Commission.

Help us grow In order to achieve our five-year plan, we continue to look to our communities for support—here are a few of the ways you can get involved. • Corporate sponsorship is essential to our success, if you, or someone you know in the corporate world would like to learn more about PADS and be a sponsor or donor, please contact Laura or myself. We’d be happy to arrange a meeting or demonstration to help them learn more about the important work that we do. • Third-party events are a fabulous way to build community and support an awesome cause. Perhaps you can arrange an event at your office to sponsor a puppy, name a litter, or purchase new leashes, collars, or capes. Your donations lead to endless possibilities. • Puppy-raisers and breeder-caretakers help us change lives. Each of these roles takes time, hard work, and a high level of patience. But at the end, it is so rewarding and one of the most wonderful gifts of your time you can give. Please contact us if you would like to learn more. Lastly, I could not sign off without mentioning the great joy and sense of pride I feel being a member of this wonderful organization. I am humbled. We may be little, but we are mighty. Our volunteers and board members are exceptional. Move over Nike, “Just do it” has a whole new meaning with this group. Our staff runs on a shoestring budget, without complaint. Now that’s loyalty and love! A few more bodies would help in the office, but that will come. And to our clients, you are amazing. Thank you for sharing and volunteering your time to tell your story. Thank you for your good will and for being PADS ambassadors. And thank you for your courage, strength, and can-do attitude. PADS is a family. It’s like coming home after being far away. It’s like your favourite pair of slippers or comfy jeans or t-shirt. And it’s like waking up to a cool breeze after a long hot-summer-afternoon nap. So, whether you’re new to PADS, have returned to us, or have never left, Happy Autumn! Celebrate the excitement and be part of our future!

THE PADS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Nancy Kemble, President

Rick DeHart, Director

Christine Coletta, Vice-President

Kim Gramlich, Director

Melanie Hanson, Secretary

Kyler Jukes, Director

Chris Brien, Treasurer

Matt Mills, Director Terry David Mulligan, Director

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FUNDING LIFE CHANGING DOGS

HELP GIVE A DOG A JOB TODAY

TEAM GIVE A DOG A JOB WORKS

Our trainers, volunteers and staff work every day to help equip our dogs with the life changing skills they will need to take on the job they were born to do. Now it’s your turn.

Does your workplace, school or club want to make a difference?

This fall we are putting the power in your hands, not just to change lives, but also to put anyone you want in the doghouse: your boss, your husband, your cat, or—yes—even your dog. Once there, your friends, family and co-workers need to pledge to get them out again. Along the way they will help raise awareness for PADS and fund life changing dogs. What’s better than that? Learn more and sign up today at giveadogajob.ca

Form a GIVE A DOG A JOB team. It’s a great opportunity to challenge your rivals to some friendly competition: between departments, classes or even companies. Want some help getting your team started, or have one of our team come out with adorable PADS puppies? Contact our campaign coordinator today.

TARA DONG

READY TO GET STARTED?

tara@pads.ca 778.689.5607

IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO RAISE A PUPPY by Wendy Proudlock | Calgary Development Coordinator

Across western Canada, volunteers come together to raise puppies that will be placed as assistance dogs. Our community plays a critical, ongoing role in supporting the PADS Puppy-raising Program. Everything from allowing puppy-raisers to bring their dogs to work, to food and health care is made possible by their generosity. Accessibility Employers play a vital role in the success of PADS puppies. When employers allow puppy raisers to come to work with a PADS puppy on leash, the pup then has an opportunity to grow into a qualified assistance dog and another client will live more independently. Real Canadian Superstore in Airdrie is one of the many employers that welcomes our pups, first allowing Cartmel, later Latitude, and now Cedar to accompany their raiser to work. But they didn’t stop there, they wanted to do more, hosting BBQ fundraisers for PADS two years in a row. Thank you, Real Canadian Superstore and employees. It is incredible how you work together to serve others. Some of the countless employers that have puppies in their midst include the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, John Howard Society, Legal Services Society, Lynwood Drugs, NEC (Calgary), RBC, Simon Fraser University, Steeps Tea (Edmonton), Sinopec Daylight, Telus, University of Calgary, Westbrook Private Kindergarten, and many, many more. Thank you for all you do! Veterinary care Everyone wants PADS puppies to be healthy. In their first year, vaccines and spay/ neuter costs can run as much as $700. But that is just the beginning. Eye exams, ultrasounds, emergencies and breeding clearances can make this number climb into the stratosphere. We are so fortunate to have the amazing support of several wonderful vets and specialists: the Vancouver SPCA clinic, Burquitlam Animal Hospital, Newton Animal Hospital, Macleod Trail Animal Hospital, All Critters Animal Hospital, C.A.R.E. Centre, Dr. Graham Lewis and West Coast Veterinary Eye Specialists all generously give of their time and care to our beautiful dogs. We thank you!

Delicious Dedication Did you know that a growing Labrador Retriever pup will happily tuck away an average of four cups of kibble a day? That’s 150 kg a year, ringing in at $500 annually. With nearly 100 puppies at various stages of training, that would be nearly $50,000 of added expense in our operating budget. Thankfully, Nestlé Purina has, for many years, provided their high-end ProPlan formula dog food for PADS puppies for over 15 years. Thank you, Nestlé Purina. Your commitment is amazing.

DR O’BRIEN & CAYENNE AT MACLEOD TRAIL ANIMAL HOSPITAL

PUPPY SPONSORS WITH WILLOW & HALO

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THE BC WINE VARIETALS LITTER

PITTER-PATTER OF PUPPY PAWS by Jackie Clark | Breeding Program Manager

t has been a very busy year in the PADS breeding program, with breedings, new litters, and everything that goes on behind the scenes. Here is a snapshot of all our litters:

Saints litter—Oct. 25, 2012 Raised by Jeanne, Colin, Sara, Jake, & Aaron Hansen

Hollyrood (“Holly”) (YLF) & Buffett (BLM) produced: Fina (BLF), Blaise (YLF), Xavier (YLM), Nico II (BLM), Linus II (YLM) & Liege (BLM). Parks litter—Nov. 1, 2012 Raised by Sharlene Syer & Lee Magis

Santini (YLF) & Buffett (BLM) produced: Banff (BLF), Cascade (BLF), Aurora (YLF), Chinook III (YLM), Beaumont (BLM), Manning (BLM), Jasper II (BLM) & Skaha (BLF). Two puppies from this litter went to other schools: Cultus (BLF) to Susquehanna Service Dogs (SSD) & Glacier (YLF) to Canine Companions for Independence (CCI). BC Wine Varietals litter—Jan. 30, 2013 Raised by Bill & Vicki Payne

Paige (CLF) & Buffett (BLM) produced: Merlot (BLF), Syrah (BLM), Bacchus (BLM), Riesling (YLM), Malbec (BLM) Gamay (BLF), Pinot (BLF), Grigio (YLM) & Verdot (BLM). Spice litter—Feb. 17, 2013 Raised by Nancy, Todd, & Shanna Lilley

Pepper (CLF) & first-time daddy Rogue (BLM) produced: Chili (BLM), Ginger II (YLF), Cayenne (BLM), Thyme (BLF), Rosemary II (BLF) & Sugar (YLF).

Canucks litter—Feb. 22, 2013 Raised by Josy & Bill Nadiger

Abby II (CLF) & Ryder (BLM) & Admiral (BLM) (this was a planned double-sire litter) produced: Sedin (YLM), Kesler (BLF), Salo (BLM), Naslund (BLF), Burrows (YLM), Linden (BLF) & McLean (YLM). Tree litter—Apr. 3, 2013 Raised by Dick & Lynne Coates.

China (BLF) & Rogue (BLM) produced: Ash (BLF), Olive (BLF), Alder (BLM), Cedar II (BLM) & Sumac (BLM). One puppy from this litter, Lilac (BLF), went to SSD. The Italian Cities litter—June 21, 2013 Raised by Sharlene Syer & Lee Magis

Santini (YLF) & Rogue (BLM) produced: Milan (BLF), Verona (BLF), Lucca (YLM), Capri (YLF) &Torino (YLM). Two puppies from this litter, Marsala (BLF) & Tuscany (YLM), went to CCI. Dance litter—Aug. 19, 2013 Raised by the Beech Family

Glee (LGX) & with Amici (GRM) from Guide Dogs for the Blind) produced: Zouk (MGLX), Mambo (MGLX), Tap (MGLX), Rumba (MGLX), Zumba (MGLX), Soca (MGLX), Samba (FGLX) & Calypso (FGLX). Australian Cities litter—Sept 4, 2013 Raised by the Josy & Bill Nadiger

Rose (GRF) & Iden (GRM) produced: 4 female and 3 male golden retriever puppies (still to be named).

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THE LEGEND What do all these letters mean? These letters refer to the colour, breed, and sex of the dog. M Male F Female YL Yellow Labrador BL Black Labrador

CL Chocolate Labrador GR Golden Retriever LGX Lab cross Golden Retriever

Why no Chocolate puppies? You would think that with three litters from Chocolate Lab moms we would have some Chocolate puppies to show for it, but we knew going into these breedings that all the puppies born would be Black or Yellow. In order for there to be Chocolate (or Yellow, for that matter) puppies, both parents have to carry a gene for that colour. While all three Chocolate moms carry the Yellow gene (and all Labs have the ability to produce Black puppies as it is the dominant gene),

all three Black dads carry Yellow only, and therefore aren’t able to produce Chocolate puppies. Of these puppies, statistically one-half will be Black and carry Chocolate and Yellow, one-quarter will be Black and carry only Chocolate, and one-quarter will be Yellow and carry Chocolate (and also be able to produce Black), so if two of these puppies are bred together in the next generation we may see Chocolate puppies.

BREEDING DOG PEPPER

JAYMAC FOUNDATION GRANT

he Jaymac Foundation was established by long-time PADS supporter John MacDougall. When John’s family recently decided to dissolve the Foundation following his passing, they bequeathed PADS with a generous grant to help us improve our breeding program and obtain a quality Golden Retriever breeding female. Their generous support has allowed PADS to pursue the following three major opportunities over the past 10 months:

Welcome our new addition to the breeding program Rose, a three-year-old (GRF) arrived on our shores in August, all the way from Guide Dogs Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. She brought precious cargo with her. She had been bred to Iden (GRM) from Guide Dogs Queensland and confirmed pregnant before her flight. We welcomed the Australian Cities litter of seven on September 4th, 2013.

Membership in Assistance Dogs International Breeding Cooperative (ABC) The Assistance Dogs International North American Breeding Cooperative (ABC) launched on August 1, 2013, with PADS signing on as a charter member. As a cooperative, ABC members will pool their female breeding stock into a virtual colony which will be managed centrally by the ABC Breeding Manager. Litters of puppies will be shared among ABC members with the school hosting the litter keeping roughly half of the puppies and the rest distributed amongst other member schools according to a pre-determined distribution scheme. Fourteen schools have enrolled in ABC for the year and it is expected that additional schools will join as the cooperative matures. This benefits PADS (and other schools) in many ways:

Although moving to the ABC models will mean some changes to how we do things at PADS, we are very excited about the opportunities a breeding cooperative provides. Two such previous cooperatives have existed in the guide dog world with overwhelming success; the “Original” group was a group of large schools who managed their stock in partnership to retain genetic diversity whereas the “Asian Guide Dog Breeding Network” was similar in size and scope to ABC and saw all its members develop strong, self-sustaining independent breeding programs within 7 years of its inception.

Consultation with Phillips Next Generation PADS has also engaged the services of Marina Hall Phillips of Phillips Next Generation (previously Breeding Manager at both Guide Dogs for the Blind and Canine Companions for Independence) to consult on ways to improve our breeding program and to source quality breeding prospects. With Marina’s help we have refined our timing, insemination, and breeder selection process and have a clear roadmap for improvement going forward. If you would like to be involved with the breeding program, have any questions or would like to learn more about ABC, please contact Jackie Clark at jackie@pads.ca or 604-527-0556 ext 223.

Allowing for greater genetic diversity Dogs bred for assistance dog work tend to be the most successful candidates for producing successful puppies. When most new breeders are taken from a school’s own gene pool, the rate of inbreeding increases. Trading puppies between schools allows genetic diversity while staying within assistance dog lines.

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Minimizing losses and spreading out successes Because litters are distributed, the losses from unsuccessful litters are spread out across the colony; likewise successes are also shared. Smoothing out of puppy availability Litters tend to cluster together timing wise within a local breeding population, and it is difficult to place several litters at once into puppy-raising homes. Because PADS will send away some of its puppies, and in turn receive puppies from other schools throughout the year, we should be able to smooth out our puppy placement curve from its current “feast or famine” pattern. Better breeding systems and increased purchasing power Sophisticated analysis and breeding models can be used when there is sufficient data, which is only feasible from a colony of over 20 females of 1 breed and 100+ puppies of that breed a year. The 14 ABC schools can pool the data from their smaller colonies to form a larger data base, and can also pool their resources to engage professional services such as geneticists to maximize the use of that data.

The biggest challenge facing the breeding program right now is volunteer homes for breeding females. We need both breeder-caretaker homes (who house a breeding female for her whole reproductive life and raise her puppies) as well as whelping homes (who raise litters from females who usually live elsewhere). And of course, once they are eight weeks old all these puppies will need raisers! Contact Jackie to learn more or apply online at pads.ca/volunteer

PADS PUPPY-RAISER DANA & PUPPY-IN-TRAINING NICO II PAWS FOR THOUGHT 7

PUPPY COLLABORATION by Jackie Clark | Breeding Program Manager

e have continued to collaborate with other Assistance Dogs International and International Federation of Guide Dog Schools members to exchange breedingquality puppies over the past year and are looking to expand this cooperation.

Puppies PADS has received • Three females from Susquehanna Service Dogs: Cleopatra (BLF), Garnet (YLF) and Cotton Candy (BLF) • Ten puppies from Guide Dogs for the Blind: Schafer (GRM), Kane (YLM), Penny II (YLF), Roma (YLF), Butter (YLF), Bowie (YLM), Brass (YLM), Skipper (BLM), Rix (BLM) and, Sheriff (YLM) Puppies PADS has donated • Two females to Susquehanna Service Dogs: PADS Cultus (now called SSD Malala) and PADS Lilac • Three puppies to Canine Companions for Independence: Glacier (YLF) (now called CCI Lucille III), Marsala (BLF) & Tuscany (YLM) Stud services donated • Buffett bred to SSD Opal; their female puppy, Cotton Candy, is at PADS

MIDWOOFERY: A NOBLE CALLING By Anita Derksen | Volunteer

y first experience helping with a whelping was during the delivery of PADS Stella’s first litter, the Herb Litter, in April 2006. The event happened during “a dark and stormy night”—cliché, but true.

looks as though she would rather the wiggling creature go away; thankfully, most give a hearty licking and a good nudge around to make sure everything is as it should be.

Of course I got lost on my way to the breeder-caretaker’s house in Langley, but when I finally arrived I do not think I took my eyes off the whelping box for a second. Having never witnessed the birth of puppies, and not really knowing what to expect, I was fascinated when I saw what was to become the first few of the more than 60 puppies I have been privileged to watch being born.

During the event, we must keep the whelping box as dry and clean as we can, help the puppies with nursing, and make sure mom is kept hydrated and full of energy with chicken broth and vanilla ice cream.

I have to say the excitement I felt with that first puppy was the same as the last time I held one just seconds after its birth. It never gets old! What surprised me was how long the delivery of a litter of puppies can take: sometimes there are hours between puppies, other times puppies pop out in a timely manner.

Newborn puppies are very vocal; an incubator of pups can be a noisy place. We must check continually while they are in there to make sure things are not too hot or cold. We also have to get Mom outside when nature calls, or if we think walking around might help get things moving. Before the trek outside, we grab a towel and flashlight if it is night time, more than a few puppies have been born outside and we need to be ready.

My job during whelping usually consists of watching for signs that a puppy is soon to make its arrival, and having a clamp, scissors, aspirator, and towel at the ready. As soon as a puppy is delivered, the highly experienced midwoof Sharon Andriash takes the lead and jumps into action checking the puppy over, and making sure it is breathing “MIDWOOFS” SHARON ANDRIASH properly. She clamps off the cord, & ANITA DERKSEN cuts it, aspirates the nose and mouth if necessary, then hands the puppy off to me to hold while she ties off the cord and removes the clamp. A brisk rubbing to dry comes next and, oh, there is a good bit of squealing, but it is music to our ears because if a newborn puppy gets cold, it could be fatal. After the puppy is dry and deemed fit, I let Mom give the puppy a good going-over herself. It is always interesting to observe Mom’s first reaction to her newborn. Sometimes, a first-time mother

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We humans also indulge in a little snacking, purely to keep our energy up, of course.

When all the puppies have arrived and the paper work is filled out, the whelping box is made cosy with clean towels and sheets and Mom receives a warm wash down. Now it’s time to let Mom rest and nurse her puppies until they are quiet and sleepy. Even if it has been a long day or night, we all get a second wind when it is over. The whelping breedercaretakers always make us feel welcome in their homes, providing tasty meals when a whelping goes long, and even the occasional glass of bubbly to celebrate when the last puppy has arrived!. I have had some awesome opportunities at PADS, and look forward to many more.

PADS CALGARY

by Wendy Proudlock | Calgary Development Coordinator

ADS Calgary has been busy since last year’s graduation and 25th anniversary celebration. Here is a brief recollection of events.

The puppies come marching in It’s been a busy influx of puppies to Calgary, starting with the “Saints” littermates: Blaise, Linus II, Nico II, and Xavier. Quick on their heels were three pups on puppy exchange from Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) in California: Brass, Roma, and Skipper. All the puppies adapted (with the help of muttluks and fleece jackets) to the winter wonderland in Calgary and soon taught themselves that snowdrifts were the best “better go now” locations in the world. The adorable Saints were featured in an interview early in January with video-journalist Terri Trembath for CBC television and the Eye Opener radio broadcast. In April, when the robins, tulips, and green grass returned to Calgary, a third group of puppies arrived from Burnaby: Rosemary II & Cayenne of the Spice Litter, and Burrows & Linden of the Canucks Litter. Since the parents of the Spice Litter (Terrarust Perm® Labrador’s dam Pepper & PADS sire Rogue) were both puppyraised in Calgary, it is exciting to meet some of their youngsters back in the Alberta puppy-raising program. Tree Litter pups Cedar II and Alder (born to Sire Rogue and Dam China) arrived in Calgary in June, bringing the total number of Alberta puppies-in-training to an unprecedented 22.

Big Dogs on Campus Thanks to the commitment of our student volunteers, we can now proudly say that we have puppies attending classes with their raisers (and in some cases sitters) at the University of Calgary, Mount Royal University and in the fall, we are looking forward to having our first puppies-in-training at the Alberta College of Art and Design and the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. For the first time, PADS puppies participated in MRU’s Stress Less Week during exams in April, offering students an opportunity to cuddle and de-stress with a puppy.

Calgarians put their Parrot Heads together to support PADS When Calgarians see PADS puppies and learn how these dogs change lives, they are inspired to help—often in dramatic and unusual ways. One group so inspired is the Calgary Parrot Head Club. Despite its name, this club is not comprised of people who raise parrots; rather, it is made up of people who love to listen to the music and songs written by Jimmy Buffett. Parrot Heads enjoy meeting new people, travelling to warm southern beaches, drinking cold beverages, and wearing colourful tropical garb. Parrot Heads also adhere to the “party with

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BLAISE

ALBERTA PUPPIES COMFORT FLOOD VICTIMS Alberta suffered severe flooding early this summer, and while the damage was daunting, the spirit of the people never faltered. Come Hell or High Water became the people’s creed. PADS puppies, dogs, and volunteers responded to both the emotional and physical toll of the flood. The pups did what they do best—bringing smiles and comfort to those who were facing so much. Some of our volunteers dedicated days and weeks of time to help affected people in Calgary, Bragg Creek, and High River. When the Calgary Stampede opened 15 days later, we joined in an incredible celebration of community.

a purpose” concept and “provide charity and services for the community through fundraising, ecological work, and other volunteering.” After being inspired by a meeting with PADS puppies and their raisers, these Parrot Heads were hooked. The amazing group has raised more than $20,000 in four short years and most recently sponsored four puppies from the Saints litter (and offspring of Buffett—one of their first sponsored/named pups): Blaise, Linus II, Nico II, and Xavier. Thank you, Parrot Heads, for everything you do. If we could give you an all-expensespaid trip to Margaritaville to back up Jimmy Buffett, we would.

LINUS II

NICO II

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BREAKING NEW GROUND by Kim Gramlich, MA | Coordinator of Victim Services, Delta Police Department

aber, Canada’s first Trauma K9, and now Canada’s first Courthouse Dog, works within a victim services setting, with Delta Police’s Victim Services Coordinator Kim Gramlich close at hand: “He’s my partner,” she says. “He’s with me 24 hours a day, comes to work with me in the morning and goes home with me at the end of the day.” As the Coordinator of Victim Services for the Delta Police Department, Kim has worked and volunteered in the field of Victim Services for over 17 years. When our first trauma call came in, Caber and I were attending our team graduation from the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS). A fifteen year old teenager had been attacked in North Delta while walking through a local park on a beautiful sunny afternoon. Her day’s plan had been simple: meet some friends and watch a football game. But nothing would be the same after her friends heard her screams and ran to try to help. They found her badly beaten and unconscious body lying on the forest floor. Their lives would never be the same. The following day, Laura died, a family and a community was devastated. The fact that our first major deployment was to be in response to a homicide sat heavily with me. My canine partner, Caber, had spent the past two and a half years training to become an assistance dog. After he passed all the necessary tests he was more than prepared for what was to come his way. I, on the other hand, had just been trained in how to handle him properly. Caber seemed self-assured and confident, but was I prepared to deploy him with a community devastated by pain and loss? I had worked in Victim Services for many years and knew the job like the back of my hand—that wasn’t the problem. The problem was that Caber was the first victim services Trauma K9 in Canada, how would my clients receive my somewhat unconventional partner? A year previously I attended the National Organization for Victims Assistance conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. I chose a variety of workshops intended to open

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my horizons and expand my knowledge of the field. The most intriguing workshop was “Crisis Response Canines”. As I listened I literally buzzed with excitement over the concept of working alongside a helping canine (yes, I see myself working alongside Caber, not the other way around). I listened to Anthony Pagliuci, from the Scottsdale Police Crisis Intervention Unit, talk about his amazing dog, Fozzie. Anthony told story after story about Fozzie’s intervention with people affected by crime and trauma. The audience cried (myself included) at the heart wrenching ways Fozzie had positively impacted people suffering from life altering trauma. I thanked Anthony for his wonderful presentation and received a fabulous kiss from Fozzie, not realizing the full impact these two would have on my future. After leaving Scottsdale, I calmed myself down and decided to wait six months before talking to management about the idea brewing within. I spent that time researching animal assisted intervention, dog assistance schools and the cost of the initiative I wanted to propose. When it was all said and done, my interest had not waned. I was ready to pitch the idea. I quickly garnered the support of my Chief, Jim Cessford. Chief Cessford is the longest serving Police Chief in Canadian history, and for good reason. He is a visionary and a leader that doesn’t let an opportunity pass him by. With his support I made a similar presentation to our Police Board. Questions about liability, insurance, costs, commitment and succession planning were raised. Of all the questions asked the most important one was, “What does the dog do?”. Although I had some idea, it would be Caber who would ultimately define his role, and prove his value. With management support in hand, the next big step was to get a dog! I applied to PADS and eventually met Ron Tymrick, Director of Client Services, for an interview. Ron listened carefully and asked great questions about the role of the dog, the nature of our clients, the environment the dog would work in and what the dog would be exposed to. It became clear that PADS had never placed a dog to work

in a capacity like victim services. We intervene immediately after the trauma has taken place. This can mean we attend the scene of the crime, the hospital, the victim’s home or even the road side. We meet our clients when their pain, hurt, anger, shame, embarrassment, grief and loss is highest. Essentially, we intervene at the worst time in a person’s life. We attend to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, robbery, home invasion, homicide and every imaginable trauma in between. We see raw emotion, the kind that tears at the hardest of hearts. Fortunately I didn’t scare PADS off and they generously agreed to be the organization to provide us with our Trauma K9. PADS brought six beautiful yellow and black Labrador retriever dogs to my office for a “site visit”. A certain yellow lab named Caber seemed to be the front runner. They say that PADS dogs choose you, you don’t choose them. Nothing could be more true. Caber was unfazed by every test given to him and most importantly, he captured our hearts immediately.

Since Caber’s first deployment he has provided support to over 500 victims of crime and trauma. At my side, we have given presentations to over 3500 people across Canada and the United States about the tremendous impact of assistance dogs. Caber was the first Trauma K9 of his kind in Canada and we are proud to say there are three other dogs working in a similar capacity today...and hopefully many more to come.

“CABER HELPED THEM UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY WERE FEELING AND MADE IT OK FOR THOSE EMOTIONS TO COME TO THE SURFACE.”

Today, Caber is breaking new ground again. In victim services we work with clients from the moment a crime happens all the way through the criminal justice system. It seemed a perfect extension of his work that Caber also provide support to clients when they go to court. As such, Caber has now become the first Courthouse Dog in Canada. In a pilot project with the Surrey Crown Counsel (sincere thanks to Winston Sayson and Paul Sandhu for their leadership and support), Caber has attended several Crown Counsel interviews with anxious victims who are preparing for court. It is our hope that Caber will soon be sitting with his clients and provide them comfort while they testify in the courtroom.

Caber was (and is) an extremely low energy dog. He calms instantly in new environments and around new people. His large amber eyes seem to instantly reach in and pull at your heart strings. He is curious about This initiative began in an effort to provide a new emotion and never reacts negatively to wailing, crying means of support to vulnerable victims of crime Kim Gramlich, Delta Police Deparment or even screaming. He wants nothing more than to be and trauma. But, Caber has made this project so petted and warm your feet. Most importantly, Caber much more. Among the many things he has taught seems to have a sixth sense. He senses and spontaneously moves to be with the me I now truly understand the value of embracing people for who they are and person who seems to need him the most. I can’t tell you how many times this has accepting where they stand. You see, when Caber meets a client there is a deep drawn tears from those who meet him. and powerful bond that is created almost instantly. This bond occurs because Caber creates instant trust with everyone he meets. He doesn’t care about the Clearly, Caber was the right dog for the right job. We had only just begun to get to colour of your skin, the job you do, the choices you make or where you came from. know one another when the homicide happened. We anxiously attended Laura’s He provides loving care and support to anyone...and everyone. We could all learn a school where an assembly was held in an effort to calm a terrified community. lesson or two from a dog. We stood in the sidelines, watching 250 faces filled with confusion and fear. The Mayor, Chief of Police and Superintendent of Schools spoke. Unbeknownst to To learn more about Courthouse Dogs, visit courthousedogs.org. me, Caber and I were to be introduced next. As we walked to the centre of the gymnasium, all eyes fell upon Caber and half of them spontaneously filled with tears.

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I have never seen anyone or anything elicit such instant and raw emotion, as Caber did in that moment. I was shocked at the response and terrified at what I, one victim services worker, could do for this room filled with hurting people. I quickly realized there was little I needed to do. You see, a loving dog brings out healthy emotions in people. Caber helped them understand what they were feeling and made it ok for those emotions to come to the surface. Research even shows that merely looking at a dog can cause a surge of oxytocin, the “love hormone”. To those of us accepting, dogs make us feel nurtured. Caber spent that day providing comfort and affection to hundreds of students and teachers. Our biggest test was still to come. The following day was the first official day back to school after the homicide. Laura’s teachers were worried about how to address the painful void her absence would leave. An idea was born. I was asked if Caber would attend each and every one of Laura’s classes and sit by her desk in her absence. Caber gently and lovingly sat at the feet of each of Laura’s desks as we travelled through her timetable. His non-threatening presence providing a calming and cathartic source of comfort for the students. At any given time ten to fifteen teenagers surrounded Caber. Through him they talked about their pain and loss in a healthy way. He comforted the students in a way that I could not, despite all my years of experience and training. The greatest compliment Caber received, spoken by several teens: “he was exactly what I needed”.

We’re growing our puppy program. Again. Vancouver Island is the logical next place for our expansion, we’ve recently placed three fully trained service dogs with clients in Victoria and have a list of people waiting. We’re very excited to be working with Corinna Adams again, who started her career in the assistance dog world as PADS puppy-raiser, before going on to work as a guide dog mobility instructor. Corinna brings a great deal of experience to our organization, and the Victoria community. With the tremendous growth of the PADS breeding

program comes a need for more puppy raisers. PADS has its own breeding program but needs people to help us raise these special pups, it’s a commitment, but one that is filled with reward. Watch for the official launch of the new Victoria puppy program in October. If you live in the greater Victoria area and would like to be involved, sign up at pads.ca/volunteer

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LIFE CHANGING GIFTS Over the years, PADS has received donations and sponsorships from many kind people and organizations. They’ve put a lot of hard work into their initiatives and have shared the rewards with us. We appreciate it—all of it—and would like to recognize a few right now.

Holly’s Hats needles away to raise money for PADS

Favours for favours: bride and groom make a difference

Sue Woodard, puppy-raiser to Merlot, spends her whole year knitting/crocheting hats, toques, and novelties to sell at craft fairs; in fact, she’s done just that for nearly 6 years, raising over $8,000 to sponsor puppies with her creative and loveable pieces. Every last dollar she generates comes directly to PADS. Most recently she sponsored, Merlot, the puppy she is co-raising!

PADS Client Maggie Zihlmann has managed to turn her love of PADS and her dog York into a family affair. When her son Oliver Zihlmann married Lindsay Richardson in 2012, they requested “no gifts”. PADS brochures were the party favours and they asked guests to donate what they would spend on a gift to PADS.

Silver Bullet a magic bullet when it comes to raising money for PADS Silver Bullet Shredding, RONA in North Van, and the BBB sponsored a public shredby-donation event where people could dispose of up to 100lbs of documents. PADS puppies-in-training and volunteers greeted visitors as they took steps to prevent fraud and identity theft. A little paper makes a lot of difference: $1,425 was raised to support PADS training programs.

École Porter Street Elementary School lives its motto Lead by teacher Jill Riley, the students at École Porter Street Elementary School in Coquitlam raised $5,690 for PADS. Throughout the year, PADS volunteers and dogs—Cypress, Elvis, and Brunswick—visited classrooms, explained the services PADS provides, and had the dogs demonstrate their skills so students could have first-hand knowledge. In response, the students, teachers, and staff raised money with cupcake sales, craft sales, a pet fair, toy sale, garage sale, and cookie mix sale. Together, they put their school motto into real-life action: “Take care of yourself, take care of others, take care of this place—together we’re better!”

Eight-year-old Benjamin spearheads crowdsourced fundraiser Leave it to an eight-year-old to get down to the root of the matter: “PADS puppies do good things.” Benjamin’s fundraising efforts began as a playtime activity, sparked by his jukebox piggy bank. “When I went to get the jukebox, it reminded me of fundraising,” said Benjamin. “My Mama is doing some fundraising right now. So I was pretending to do some fundraising for PADS. I picked PADS because it was the first group that does a good thing that I thought of,” he added. A family friend, Catherine McLaughlin, raises puppies for PADS. Currently, she is raising Liege and lets Benjamin visit and play with him every month. “I’ve known Liege since Catherine got him,” explained Benjamin. When Benjamin’s mother showed him a website called GoFundMe.com, a crowdsourcing tool, he started creating his fundraising webpage, with Liege as the beneficiary of his efforts. He posted updates and pictures and promoted his fundraising webpage. He emailed, he designed and printed flyers, he hand-delivered them to his classmates. “I thought it would be a good idea to tell them,” he said, “because Catherine came to my class and so they all got to meet Liege. I thought they would like to participate in sponsoring him.” Benjamin worked hard, and raised nearly $900 in just three months.

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Flip-Outs bring a whole new meaning to stamp collecting The Flip-Outs started approximately 12 years ago, with founder Flip Filippelli at the group’s helm. Flip, who sadly passed away in 2012, was an avid stamp collector. He wanted to use his knowledge and connections in the stamp world to raise money for PADS. At the beginning, Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) provided them envelopes they’d received with stamps. Every week a volunteer would pick up the envelopes at PBC and deliver them to the PADS facility, where the group would sort through and pick out the envelopes with saleable stamps. The stamps were then cut off and returned to Flip, who categorized them into batches for auction or sale to private buyers. By 2008 the group had grown so much that they met with Pacific Blue Cross and asked if they could have a room in their building in order to cut down on the trips back and forth to PADS with the mail. PBC agreed and today the Flip-Outs work in a large bright room on site. To make things even easier, PBC staff deliver the stamps using easy-to-manage totes instead of the large garbage bags the group had been used to. The Flip-Outs’ mandate was to supply the PADS training staff with the extras that would make their work a little easier, but they soon expanded their charity to cover other things when they saw the need. Over the years, PADS has received a number of donations from the Flip-Outs: washer and dryer, TV for the client centre, outdoor storage shed, pressure washer, generator, cabinets and shelving for the advanced kennels, stainless steel dog tags, totes for team training supplies, advanced dog weekend food totes, pet first aid booklets and DVDs of clicker training. In addition, since their inception, the Flip-Outs have sponsored seven PADS dogs (one was named Flip in the founder’s honour) and donated money to the breeding program. Today the Flip-Outs are five members strong and continue to keep up with the masses of mail from Pacific Blue Cross. A number of retired TELUS employees now help; they save, cut, and deliver stamps to the Flip-Outs for sorting and processing. It takes roughly 70 person-hours a week to sort, cut, and prepare the stamps for sale. When they’re done, 100 percent of the proceeds go to benefit PADS. $15,474 has been donated to PADS since they began. That’s a LOT of stamps.

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Dedicated RBC Employees show PADS some puppy love! These five Royal Bank employees each organized a ‘Day of Service’ for PADS. Each of five days of service brought much needed volunteers to our grounds and facilities to help with maintenance and repairs. After the event, each employee also presented us with a $1000 cheque, yes $5000 in all! Thank you RBC for your continued support of our programs.

Did someone say bacon? Wine & Swine event a hit at Township 7 This was not your average afternoon in the vineyard. More than 400 people showed up to sip and savour, while PADS reaped the benefits. Township 7 Vineyards and Winery in South Langley chose PADS as its charity recipient during its Father’s Day wine-and-food pairing event, this year titled Wine & Swine. This isn’t the first time Township 7 has helped PADS. They also sponsored an event at the Langley vineyard last year and donated 25 cents from every bottle of their Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay sold in BC Liquor Stores.

Share the plate, share the love! PADS was selected as the charity of choice for New Westminster’s Beacon Unitarian Church ‘Share the Plate’ program. This incredibly generous congregation selected us and donated an amazing $2200 to support our programs. We thank long-time donor Jean Donaldson for nominating us, and the congregation for their generous support

First annual SIT STAY SIP fundraising event a huge success Eight BC wineries joined forces with Okanagan Crush Pad to support PADS and its good work with a wine tasting and silent auction during SIT STAY SIP June 13 at Stanley Park Pavilion. Tickets were $39 and more than 200 people attended, raising $13,526! Broadcast personality and PADS board member Terry David Mulligan was MC for the event and took guests—dog and wine lovers alike—through the evening as they tasted amazing wines, bid on incredible auction items, and indulged in delicious hors d’oeuvres catered by the chefs at Stanley Park Pavilion. In addition to wine, food, and auction items, those participating could buy engraved glasses, imprinted aprons, wine bags, and raffle tickets to the grand prize, a wine fridge stuffed with BC wine. As well, everyone had the opportunity to cheer on a puppy parade and meet Canada’s first Trauma K9, Caber, who is based in Delta, BC. Early arrivals saw a live demonstration of skilled PADS dogs. Many thanks to Okanagan Crush Pad, Bartier Scholefield, Bartier Bros., Haywire, Bella, Harper’s Trail, Owen, Perseus, and Sage Hills for donating their wine and time to the event. Thanks are due, to all the silent auction donors for their generosity.

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THE ITALIAN CITIES LITTER

PADS DOGS IN TRAINING ASSISTANCE DOGS IN ADVANCED TRAINING Puppy-in-Training Alli Baden Brush Cajun Dixon Jay Joel Journey Kirk Latitude Raven Riley II Summerland Tawnee Tully Walker

Description Female Black Labrador Female Black Labrador Male Yellow Labrador Male Yellow Labrador Female Yellow Labrador Yellow Male Labrador Male Yellow Labrador Female Black Labrador Male Black Labrador Male Yellow Labrador Male Black Labrador Male Black Labrador Male Black Labrador Female Yellow Labrador Female Black Labrador Female Yellow Labrador

Donor/Litter PADS Irish Litter PADS Hollyrood Singleton PADS Paralympic Litter Canine Companions for Independence PADS Paralympic Litter PADS Bird Litter PADS Canadian Musicians Litter PADS Canadian Musicians Litter PADS Paralympic Litter PADS Irish Litter PADS Bird Litter PADS Irish Litter PADS Canadian Musicians Litter PADS Irish Litter PADS Irish Litter PADS Paralympic Litter

BREEDING DOGS Breeding Dog Abby Admiral Buffett China Dion Glee Holly Paige Pepper Rogue Rose II Ryder Santini Tibet

Description Female Chocolate Labrador Male Black Labrador Male Black Labrador Female Black Labrador Female Black Labrador Female Golden x Labrador Female Yellow Labrador Female Chocolate Labrador Female Chocolate Labrador Male Black Labrador Female Golden Retriever Male Black Labrador Female Yellow Labrador Male Black Labrador

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Puppy-raiser | Advanced Training Sitter Wendy Proudlock | Brynna Corcoran Miranda & Lewis Marshall | Richard Hui & Stephanie Lee Jeanine Ziolkoski & Peter Henley Sarah Proudlock & Deb Richardson | Jim & Judy Carnochan Henrik & Meredith Areskoug Joanne Melville & Sidney Mindess Sarah Wolrich | Sue & George Hall Kyli Cahoon & Ron Ziegler | Kathy Campbell Jay Istvanffy & Kieran Kennedy Kayla Cavanaugh Michele & Richard Van Grol, Dorothy & Kevin Root Karen Tregillas-Smith & Randy Smith George & Sue Hall, Dorothy & Kevin Root Wes Hermanson & Shelley Lear Samantha, Mike & Michelle Edgar | Frances & Michael Randall Danielle Montanari

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES Caretaker(s) Cory Patterson Claire McIsaac & Chris Anderson Leslie Vanstone Michael & Frances Randall Josie & Bill Nadiger The Beech Family The Hansen Family Bill & Vicky Payne Laura Watamanuk Trevor Richardson Josie & Bill Nadiger Jackie Clark Sharlene Syer & Lee Magis Ian MacPherson

It’s been over 5 years since PADS has had a litter of Golden Retriever Puppies from our breeding program, and now we have two!

Both the Australian Cities Litter and the Dance Litter (Labrador X Goldens) are ‘on the ground’ with breeder caretakers, and will be entering training in October. 15 golden opportunities for puppy-raising or puppy sponsorship. To learn more about puppy-raising visit pads.ca/raise To learn more about puppy sponsorship visit pads.ca/sponsor

Puppy Sponsor Awaiting Sponsor Sweet Paws Dog Walkers Penny Bush Calgary Parrot Head Club The Flip-Outs Frances Gandy Patricia Adams The Flip-Outs Karin Peters Calgary Parrot Head Club Buccaneer Management Inc Bryan & Lois Williams Steve Lornie & Christine Coletta Marcia Miles Don & Sue Woodard The Flip-Outs

ASSISTANCE DOGS IN PUPPY-RAISING Puppy-in-Training Alder Ash Aurora Bacchus Banff Beaumont Blaise Bowie Brass Burrows Butter Capri Cascade Cayenne Cedar II Chili Chinook III Cleopatra Cotton Candy Fina Gamay Garnet Ginger II Grigio Halo Jasper II Kane Kesler Liege Linden Linus II Lucca Malbec Manning McLean Merlot Milan Naslund Nico II Olive Penny II Pinot Porter II Rix Roma Rosemary Salo Schafer Sedin Sheriff Skaha Skipper Sugar Sumac Syrah Thyme Torino Verdot Verona Willow Xavier

Description Male Black Labrador Female Black Labrador Female Yellow Labrador Male Black Labrador Female Black Labrador Male Black Labrador Female Yellow Labrador Male Yellow Labrador Male Yellow Labrador Male Yellow Labrador Female Yellow Labrador Female Yellow Labrador Female Black Labrador Male Black Labrador Male Black Labrador Male Black Labrador Male Yellow Labrador Female Black Labrador Female Black Labrador Female Black Labrador Female Black Labrador Female Yellow Labrador Female Yellow Labrador Male Yellow Labrador Female Yellow Labrador Male Black Labrador Male Yellow Labrador Female Black Labrador Male Black Labrador Female Black Labrador Male Yellow Labrador Male Yellow Labrador Male Black Labrador Male Black Labrador Male Yellow Labrador Female Black Labrador Female Black Labrador Female Black Labrador Male Black Labrador Female Black Labrador Female Yellow Labrador Female Black Labrador Female Black Labrador Male Black Labrador Female Yellow Labrador Female Black Labrador Male Black Labrador Male Golden Retriever Male Yellow Labrador Male Yellow Labrador Female Black Labrador Male Black Labrador Female Yellow Labrador Male Black Labrador Male Black Labrador Female Black Labrador Male Yellow Labrador Male Black Labrador Female Black Labrador Female Yellow Labrador Male Yellow Labrador

Donor/Litter PADS Tree Litter PADS Tree Litter PADS Provincial Parks Litter PADS Wine Litter PADS Provincial Parks Litter PADS Provincial Parks Litter PADS Saints Litter Guide Dogs for the Blind Guide Dogs for the Blind PADS Canucks Litter Guide Dogs for the Blind PADS Italian Litter PADS Provincial Parks Litter PADS Spice Litter PADS Tree Litter PADS Spice Litter PADS Provincial Parks Litter Susquehanna Service Dogs Susquehanna Service Dogs PADS Saints Litter PADS Wine Litter Guide Dogs for the Blind PADS Spice Litter PADS Wine Litter Guide Dogs for the Blind PADS Provincial Parks Litter Guide Dogs for the Blind PADS Canucks Litter PADS Saints Litter PADS Canucks Litter PADS Saints Litter PADS Italian Litter PADS Wine Litter PADS Provincial Parks Litter PADS Canucks Litter PADS Wine Litter PADS Italian Litter PADS Canucks Litter PADS Saints Litter PADS Tree Litter Guide Dogs for the Blind PADS Wine Litter ABC / Guide Dogs Queensland Guide Dogs for the Blind Guide Dogs for the Blind PADS Spice Litter PADS Canucks Litter Guide Dogs for the Blind PADS Canucks Litter Guide Dogs for the Blind PADS Provincial Parks Litter Guide Dogs for the Blind PADS Spice Litter PADS Tree Litter PADS Wine Litter PADS Spice Litter PADS Italian Litter PADS Wine Litter PADS Italian Litter PADS Tree Litter PADS Saints Litter

Puppy-raiser Gillian Richmond George & June Kawaguchi Darya & Jeff Rogerson Brian Ball Lori Gunson Jen Walker Jenny & Carmen Kinas David Callander & Heather Roney Miranda & Lewis Marshall Madeline & Troy Kapiczowski Ellen Proctor Darya & Jeff Rogerson Bill & Pat McIntosh Amy Barnett Kayla Cavanaugh Kelly & Nadine Honigman Jeanine Ziolkoski & Peter Henley Dorothy & Kevin Root Erin Ayden/Jeanine Ziolkoski & Peter Henley Shawn Skladanowski Al & Fran Boyd Teri Banks Nancy & Todd Lilley Simona Georgieva & Peter Kamenov Teri Banks Rachel & Cliff MacDougall Kathy Reid Terry Greenslade Donna Lee Zaleski & Catherine McLaughlin Janet & Rob DeKlerk & Family Wendy Proudlock Jakob Doll & Fatima Steffensen-Doll Sylvia Praught & Wendy Warn Don Larson & Sophie Chenier Helen Smyth Sue Woodard & The Dong Family Sharlene Syer & Lee Magis Sarah Rosenthal Dana & Jay Stephenson & Family Katarina Vavrovicva Florence Dupont Chris Hughes Dorothy & Kevin Root Brian Smith Gillian Richmond/Mike & Michelle Edgar Samantha Edgar Carol & Ken Arnold Casey Parish Brenda Gibson/Jackie Clark Deanna Hirniak/Wendy Proudlock Dorothy Taylor Leclair Madeline & Troy Kapiczowski/Deb Richardson Vincent Todd Lori & Don Peacock Dawn Kelsey & Wayne Field Linda Trainor Darren & Kristin Sedore Georganne Oldham & Anne Way/Doug Syms Ryan Turner & Elizabeth Durels Vicki Smith & Nicky Smith Sarah Proudlock

Puppy Sponsor World Wide Specialty Foods Nicholas McGowan Bill McIntosh (RBC) Awaiting Sponsor Jason Heayn BC Good Sam Association Calgary Parrot Head Club White Rock Lioness Club Kaatza Foundation Awaiting Sponsor Annette Gardiner Bridges Restaurant Andrew Mahon Foundation Agrium Inc. Shaw Communications Inc. Dogwood Pacesetters Bridges Restaurant Awaiting Sponsor The Rix Family Foundation Don & Sue Woodard Awaiting Sponsor Steve Lornie & Christine Coletta The Lilley Family William Bailey Duncan Campbell John Herring Greenway Legal Centre HYDREX Awaiting Sponsor Juanita Valentine Calgary Parrot Head Club Bruce & Karen Ward Andrew Mahon Foundation Awaiting Sponsor Iams Student Club Fund Beacon Unitarian Church Jean Donaldson Awaiting Sponsor Calgary Parrot Head Club Awaiting Sponsor BC Good Sam Association Leslie McDougall Porter Elementary School The Rix Family Foundation Penny Hopkins Iams Student Club Fund Awaiting Sponsor Awaiting Sponsor Eugene E. Macchi Awaiting Sponsor Greygates Foundation Intrawest Corporation Lynne Watson Steller's Jay Lions Club Awaiting Sponsor Awaiting Sponsor Kaatza Foundation North Delta Lions Club Lohn Foundation Sheri Caves Calgary Parrot Head Club

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GRADUATION. YOU’RE INVITED. Sunday, September 29 sees the PADS graduating class at Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby. Start time is 1:00PM, please stay after the ceremony to join us for refreshments and meet some of our amazing dogs. Graduation is the day to see the puppies you’ve been following as they begin the journey they were born to do, the puppies that are just beginning and some stories about their adventures in between. Remember to bring tissue. Planning to attend? Be sure to RSVP: 604-527-0556 or info@pads.ca. Engaged on social media? Use the hashtag #PADSgrad to tag your tweets, pics & posts.

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