Posts by NEADS World Class Service Dogs
Supporter Spotlight: Carrying on the Work of Dr. Ovitsky
The Dr. Dennis J. Ovitsky Veterinary Care Fund was established in Dr. Ovitsky’s memory by his family upon his passing in 2008 for the purpose of treating NEADS Service Dogs…
Read MoreFake Service Dogs Put at Risk Those Who Need Them Most
NEADS Chief Development and Programs Officer Cathy Zemaitis is passionate about the growing problem and negative impacts of fake Service Dogs on persons with disabilities who are partnered with legitimate…
Read MoreFox61: Spring Update with Mystic
Fox61’s Keith McGilvery has been following Service Dog in Training Mystic since last year, and today he shared an update as part of the station’s Morning Bright Spot. There was…
Read MoreAnd They Pulled 4 Paws – 2023 Truck Pull
The rain and chill did not deter our 15 amazing teams from competing with all their might in the 2023 Pulling 4 Paws Truck Pull. Team NEMLEC-K9 prevailed in the…
Read MorePawsitively Strong Fund, 10 years later
In the aftermath of the Boston marathon bombings, Susan and Mike Curtin were moved to take action and approached NEADS with the idea of creating a fund to provide Service…
Read MoreRecognizing NEADS Volunteers, Part 3
April 2023 In Part 3 of our Volunteer Recognition series, we shine a spotlight on some of the behind-the-scenes volunteers who make NEADS possible, including photographers, clients, and community groups.…
Read MoreRecognizing NEADS Volunteers, Part 2
April 2023 In part 2 of our Volunteer Recognition series we focus on our Full-Time and Weekend Puppy Raisers, who play a vital role in the development of a NEADS…
Read MoreRecognizing NEADS Volunteers, Part 1
April 2023 Volunteers are the heart and soul of the NEADS community. No matter what role they play – Puppy Raisers, Puppy Sitters, Canine Center and Breeding Center volunteers, Board…
Read MoreBoston Herald: Anything is paw-sible
Boston Herald Staff: A pawsitively fun event all for a good cause returned on Sunday, as NEADS World Class Service Dogs hosted its Pulling 4 Paws Truck Pull to support its…
Read MoreSpectrum News: NEADS welcomes back Pulling 4 Paws fundraiser
by Cam Jandrow: Instead of baseball, a unique fundraiser filled up Polar Park Sunday afternoon. Nonprofit NEADS World Class Service Dogs hosted a truck pull, “Pulling 4 Paws.” Teams of 15…
Read MoreTaking Flight
In the fall of 2022, NEADS bred one of our broods, Cameron, to a stud dog named Felix from Southeastern Guide Dogs (SEGD). As part of our agreement, Southeastern Guide Dogs, located in Palmetto, FL, was to receive a female puppy from Cameron’s litter when the puppy was eight weeks old. (The litter, born on November 24, was aptly named the Thanksgiving Dinner litter.) Gravy* was selected as the SEGD puppy.
Read MoreWorcester Pulse Magazine: NEADS
LuAnn Thibodeau: Perhaps you have heard of NEADS before, or have driven by their location in Princeton and seen the sign and wondered what NEADS is. Well, this will help…
Read MoreP4P – Fundraising Tip Sheet
Six ways to get your fundraising off to a good start and to keep the momentum going.
Read MoreP4P – Who Can I Ask?
Not sure where to start fundraising? Expand your donor base by making a list of everyone you know. You may be surprised how many people are willing to support your goal if only they are asked.
Read MoreTen Years of Ducks for Dogs
When Boston Duck Tours came onboard as a NEADS supporter in 2012, it was the beginning of a special partnership that has only grown stronger over the last decade. “When…
Read More