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I don’t even know where to start and must admit that I am still speechless – and we all know that it doesn’t happen often Lol! When Meredith, the PADS Marketing and Media Coordinator, texted me that she had something for us, I thought that she had a little ‘get better’ gift after hearing that […]
Today we welcomed a rescue cat. We are super excited but nervous at the same time as we never owned (or train lol) a cat before – so it will be all new to us from now on. Little Luna here was found on Nicomen Island – along the Fraser River (East of Mission) – […]
Let’s first define success What is the point of raising a PADS puppy? Raising a balanced, engaged dog who changes lives and in the process gets to live their best life. Is this what we mean when we say that a dog ‘made it’? Not really. Let’s ponder that phrase when we next use it […]
Today marks one year since we welcomed Franz into our home and dived into the world of service dog training. What a year! What a thrill! But most importantly what a learning experience! Becoming the raiser of this adorable little pup has had its challenges but they don’t compare with the benefits and positive impact […]
For those who know me well, you know that fostering has been in my mind for a few years now. It fascinates me what triggers thoughts in one’s mind and the many different “steps” one must go through to finally accept or make do of a new situation! Fostering has been (and still is) a […]