NEADS in the News
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Telegram & Gazette: NEADS dogs give girls at Girls Inc. confidence boost for reading aloud
Christine Peterson, Telegram & Gazette: WORCESTER — NEADS dogs are always willing to lend a helping paw, or in this case, their adorable, floppy ears to help girls improve their…
Spectrum News 1: NEADS building new $2.6 million puppy breeding center
Katie Benoit, Spectrum News 1: A big project is underway for NEADS World Class Service Dogs in Princeton. The non-profit is building a breeding center for their puppies. The pen is kind…
The Landmark: Puppies highlight NEADS mission
Ken Cleveland, The Landmark (thelandmark.com) attended a recent media day at NEADS. He writes, “NEADS held an event ostensibly to provide information about its new breeding facility being built in Sterling down the road from the NEADS site in Princeton. But once Tillie’s eight puppies, 7-week-old bundles of energy, were set loose into their playground area, all eyes were on the yellow Labrador Retrievers…
Fox61: Assistance Dog Morrissey Graduates
Keith McGilvery, FOX61, has been following the journey of one NEADS dog, Morrissey, and returns to NEADS to meet with his new partner. Watch the story here.
Boston Herald: Where’s the Puppy Love?
By Meghan Ottolini, Boston Herald: As the state budget showdown looms on Beacon Hill, state Rep. Kimberly Ferguson is fighting to help fund NEADS — a nonprofit that places service dogs…
Telegram & Gazette: NEADS unveils new project with lab pups
Marco Cartolano, Telegram & Gazette: A litter of eight yellow Labrador retriever puppies scurried around in the play area Thursday at NEADS World Class Service Dogs’ training campus. The puppies…
Vermont Biz: Waterbury hotel included in launch of ‘Red Vest Accessible’ as disability-friendly
The Best Western Plus Waterbury-Stowe of Waterbury has received the Red Vest Accessible designation in recognition of its efforts to offer a welcoming, accessible facility for those with a disability,…
103.3: Boston Outlook Talks with NEADS
Big 103.3’s Boston Outlook interviews NEADS Trainer Tyler Gribi and NEADS Volunteer Manager Kate Sullivan.
KSHB: Tips for finding a service dog
Interview with NEADS staff offer advice for finding a Service Dog.
The Landmark: Clearing for NEADS facility offers Sterling Fire Department training opportunity
Ken Cleveland, The Landmark: NEADS CEO Gerry DeRoche offered the Sterling Fire Department the buildings for training purposes before demolition last fall. Full story.