Breeding Center
Happy birthday, NEADS Breeding Center!
This month, we’re celebrating the state-of-the-art facility that’s raised NEADS’ breeding program to the next level—made possible by our many donors. In its first year, the Breeding Center has celebrated…
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 MoreCuter by the Dozen
NEADS World Class Service Dogs Is pleased to introduce The Donut Litter Boston, Chocolate, Éclair, Strawberry, Butternut, Glaze, Maple, Jelly, Coconut, Vanilla, Munchkin, Sprinkles Born July 24, 2022, between 9pm…
Read MoreBreeding Center Update – July 22, 2021
NEADS Breeding Center construction update, from CEO Gerry DeRoche
Read MoreBreeding Center Update – June 15, 2021
NEADS Breeding Center construction update, from CEO Gerry DeRoche
Read MoreHow much do you really know about the early lives of NEADS puppies?
Discover your level of puppy and breeding knowledge and learn a little *or a lot* along the way. Get ready for some serious cuteness!
Read MoreBreeding Center Update – April 9, 2021
NEADS Breeding Center construction update, from CEO Gerry DeRoche
Read MoreSupporter Spotlight: The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts
In September 2020, NEADS was awarded a $50,000 Activation Fund grant for a Behavioral Check List (BCL) space to be built in the new Breeding Center. This space will be used to test puppies to determine their eligibility to enter NEADS’ training programs and join the next generation of NEADS World Class Service Dogs.
Read MoreNEADS Breeding Center Property Offers Unique Training Opportunity for Sterling Fire Department
Prior to beginning construction on the new NEADS Breeding Center, two existing structures on the property were scheduled for demolition. Recognizing a unique opportunity, NEADS CEO Gerry DeRoche offered the Sterling Fire Department the buildings for training purposes before the demolition. And so, over the course of several evenings, Sterling fire fighters had the chance to train under very realistic conditions.
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