Are you a veteran?* Again, thanks to generous donors and federal and state funding, there is no charge for veterans who are eligible for our services for receiving a Service Dog. Veterans will need to pay for annual dog supplies such as food and veterinary services that can average $1,000-$2,000 a year.
Have you been or are you currently a NEADS client applying for your next Service or Assistance Dog?* Are you looking for a dog that will help support you while walking or assist you on stairs or after a fall?* Unfortunately, we are unable to begin the application process. NEADS no longer trains dogs for balance or assistance with mobility, walking, or fall prevention. The dogs in our program do not have the height or muscle build to provide support or wear a harness. Below is a link to Assistance Dogs International (ADI) to help you find an organization that can meet your needs.
www.assistancedogsinternational.org
Are you looking for a Psychiatric Service Dog or an Emotional Support Dog?* Do you need a Service Dog to help you with any of these medical concerns: seizure alert; diabetic alert; medical alert (including loss of consciousness)?* Are you a veteran who needs a Service Dog to help you with any of these medical concerns: seizure alert; diabetic alert; medical alert (including loss of consciousness)?*
Unfortunately, we are unable to begin the application process for you. NEADS does not offer seizure and alert service dogs. Below is a link to Assistance Dogs International (ADI) to help you find an organization that can meet your needs.
www.assistancedogsinternational.org
Are you legally blind?*
Unfortunately, we are unable to begin the application process for you. NEADS does not offer Service Dogs to help with vision loss or blindness. Below is a link to Assistance Dogs International (ADI) to help you find an organization that can meet your needs.
www.assistancedogsinternational.org
Are you looking for a dog for someone with Alzheimer's*
Unfortunately, we are unable to begin the application process for you. NEADS does not offer Service Dogs to help with Alzheimer's. Below is a link to Assistance Dogs International (ADI) to help you find an organization that can meet your needs.
www.assistancedogsinternational.org
Are you looking for a hypoallergenic dog?* What type of Service Dog are you applying for?* What type of Service Dog are you applying for?* If applying for a facilitated Service Dog, is your child at least 12 years old as of today?* If applying for a Classroom, Therapy, Ministry, Hospital or Courthouse Facility Dog, do you have permission from your employer to have a dog in your daily work?* NEADS Dogs are black or yellow Labrador Retrievers who weigh 50+ pounds. Is this the size dog you are looking for?* NEADS Dogs are black or yellow Labrador Retrievers who weigh 50+ pounds. Is this the size dog you are looking for?*
Unfortunately, we are unable to begin the application process for you at this time. Our facilitated Service Dog program is designed for children 12 years or older. The recipient of a Facilitated Service Dog, with limited parental support, must be responsible for the feeding, exercise, and general care of the dog. The recipient must also portray clear leadership to the dog. By carrying out the responsibilities for the care of the dog and conveying clear leadership, the dog and the child will form the extremely close bond that is needed for an effective working relationship. If your child does not meet our age requirement or would not be able to independently carry out the tasks outline above, please use the link to Assistance Dogs International (ADI), to help you find an organization that can meet your needs.
www.assistancedogsinternational.org
We are unable to begin the application process. This is not a Service Dog covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act therefore you must get permission from your employer. Please note: When you do have permission from your employer, please reapply. If you are a self-employed therapist then you do not need permission and you can re-answer this question with “YES.”
Are you willing to travel to the NEADS campus in Princeton, MA to train for 7 to 14 days?* Note that lodging is free of charge on campus and food is provided by the Blue Star Mothers. Assistance with travel costs may be available.
Are you willing to travel to the NEADS campus in Princeton, MA to train for 7 to 14 days at your expense?* Note that lodging is free of charge on campus. Clients are responsible for bringing or preparing their own food in our fully equipped and fully accessible kitchen.
Unfortunately, we are unable to begin the application process for you. NEADS does require on campus training at our center with the service dog matched and trained for each applicant. The length of training varies by the type of service dog needed. Below is a link to Assistance Dogs International (ADI), a resource to help you find an organization that can meet your needs.
www.assistancedogsinternational.org
The average waiting period for a NEADS service dog is up to 48 months after acceptance into our program. Does that timeline work for you? Due to the impact of Covid-19, the average waiting period for a NEADS Service Dog could be up to 48 months after acceptance into the program. Does that timeline work for you? Are you able to afford annual dog supplies such as food and veterinary services averaging $2,000 a year? Are you able to afford annual dog supplies such as food and veterinary services averaging $2,000 a year? Unfortunately, we are unable to begin the application process for you at this time. At the end of the client training process, the client has complete financial responsibility for the lifetime feeding, care, and veterinary needs of the dog.
Are you willing to fundraise a minimum of $8,000 for NEADS? It costs over $45,000 to acquire, train and match each of our unique and highly trained dogs. We ask our client to fundraise a minimum of $8,000, but please don't let this deter you from applying. NEADS will assist you by providing fundraising information and guidance.
The full cost of training and placing a highly trained NEADS Dog is over $45,000. We ask our clients to support NEADS by raising or contributing a minimum goal of $8,000. We believe it is important for our clients to have a vested interest in the organization and it is this “pay it forward” philosophy that helps us to continue to provide dogs to future clients.
We will provide you with fundraising ideas and support every step of the way. NEADS understands that some of our clients have circumstances that may make fundraising very difficult. Remember that this is a team effort and you are never alone in the process. We ask that you do everything you can to work with us to meet your fundraising goal. There are many resources available that you may not be aware of and they will be discussed in your fundraising interview. Our main goal at NEADS is to provide Service Dogs to those who need them and we have never denied anyone who did their best to meet their fundraising goals.
After reading the following information, if you think NEADS fundraising goal is achievable , please re-answer this question with “YES”.
Contact Thank you. Please complete the following information. We will contact you when we start accepting applications again.
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