NEADS in the News
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Fox61: Checking in on NEADS service dog in training Mystic
with Keith McGilvery. NEADS Service Dog in Training Mystic, along with her Puppy Raiser and NEADS staff visited the Fox61 studio. The process of searching for a home and training…
Wicked Local: Travels with a service dog: Massachusetts residents share their stories, challenges
Margaret Smith: Whether going by train, plane or bus, Ellen Leigh of Arlington has covered many miles with Ricky, her affable black Labrador retriever, at her side. “I’ve had him for over…
Redemption Rock News: NEADS – the Local Nonprofit That Has A Nationwide Impact on Veterans
By Caitlin V. Reidy. Manager of Client Services, Katie Hanna, is interviewed for this Veterans Day article. Original article can be found here. [pdf-embedder url=”https://neads.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/NEADS_RRN_RedemptionRock_November_2022_16pp-2.pdf”]
WCVB-TV Chronicle: World Class Service Dogs trained in Princeton, Mass
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Kitty Mahoney experienced sudden and permanent hearing loss in 1997 after a diagnosis of meningitis. At the time, she was raising three young children, and her career…
FOX61: The votes are in, here’s the name of FOX61’s NEADS service puppy
Keith McGilvery, Fox61: NEADS service puppy Mystic graduated from puppy preschool this week and she was dressed to impress with a little pink bow. FOX61 and parent company TEGNA will…
FOX61: Community gets involved in naming NEADS service dog in training
Keith McGilvery, Fox61: NEADS Service Dog in Training sponsored by Fox61 & the Tegna Foundation needs a name, and that’s where Fox61 viewers are coming in.
FOX61: Training begins for NEADS service puppies
Keith McGilvery, Fox61: The NEADS “Donut” litter…
FOX61: FOX61 to sponsor potential NEADS World Class Service Dog
In the coming weeks, FOX61 will be matched with a puppy that we’ll name and follow during service dog training. The hope is that he or she graduates from the…
Spectrum News 1: Massachusetts organization showcases special bond between trainers, service dogs
Devin Bates: This week is International Assistance Dog Week, and one local organization is showcasing the special bond their dogs have with trainers and clients. Meghan O’Brien, a trainer at…
Magic 106.7: Exceptional Women. An interview with NEADS Trainer Michelle Kati
Sue Tabb and Kendra Petrone talk with NEADS Trainer Michelle Kati.