Fundraising Platforms – the good, the bad, and the ugly

In this day and age there are many different venues to set up fundraising, and crowdfunding pages.  This can be very helpful if you know which ones are most effective,…

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Meet the Staff: Lori Barrett

Get to know the NEADS staff in this occasional series. Today, please meet Lori Barrett, Development/Retail & Community Fundraising Administrator.

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Fall into Fundraising

Fall is here. The bad news…snow and ice are lurking right around the corner.  The good news…the holidays are fast approaching and that means it’s the perfect time to fundraise! …

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Client Fundraising Group

The purpose of this closed Facebook group is to provide NEADS clients who are still fundraising (whether before or after being matched with their dog) a place to share ideas…

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Halloween Tips for your Service Dog

Ghosts, goblins and ghouls, oh my!  Halloween can be a scary time for dogs, as they have no advanced warning or explanation of why they are suddenly seeing little monsters…

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NEADS Celebrates World Class Service Dogs with Gala on Boston’s Waterfront

On October 12, a sold-out crowd gathered at The Exchange Center in Boston’s seaport district for the 4th annual Get Dressed. Give Back. fundraiser for NEADS World Class Service Dogs.…

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Ask the Vet: Plan now for holiday pet travels

Yes, fall is almost here. And while your next big vacation with your pets might not happen until Thanksgiving or winter school break, now is the perfect time to plan for traveling with our pets.

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Ask the Vet: Don’t risk your dog’s life in the summer heat

As we enter the warm summer months, it’s fun to get outside to run, walk or play with our beloved and eager dogs.

But the heat can be deadly for dogs – and we’re not just talking about the tragic stories of pets locked in hot cars. Every year at BluePearl Veterinary Partners hospitals, we see dogs that have become dangerously ill or even died after going on hikes with their owners, playing too strenuously at a dog park or even being left in the yard.

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5 Things to Know about Service Dogs

What does a Service Dog do? Can I pet your Service Dog? Why is that Service Dog in this store? We answer questions about Service Dogs every day, and have put together this handy information sheet about the top 5 things to know about Service Dogs.

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Ask the Vet: Considering Pet Insurance

When bringing home a new pet, most people have a variety of things they need to acquire, from a new, soft bed to plenty of nutritious food.
We at BluePearl Veterinary Partners would love for you to add one more item to that list: pet insurance.

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Meet the Staff: Julie Vautour

Get to know the NEADS staff in this occasional series. Today, please meet Julie Vatour, Campus/Office Manager. When did you start working at NEADS? I started working at NEADS on…

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Ask the Vet: It’s allergy season for your pets, too

The spring allergy season is coming, and many people don’t realize that dogs can suffer just as much as humans. But that doesn’t mean your pets will start sneezing from…

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Meet the Staff: Amanda Charbonneau

Get to know the NEADS staff in this occasional series. Today, please meet Amanda Charbonneau, Supervisor of Client Fundraising. When did you start working at NEADS? I started working at…

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Ask the Vet: Protecting Pets from the Winter Cold

As the temperature drops, it can make life unpleasant for everyone – including our four-legged friends. That’s why owners need take precautions to protect them when the mercury dips below…

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Ask the Vet: Protecting Your Dog from Ticks

There are many delightful things about spending time with your dog during autumn’s cooler weather, from hikes in the woods to excursions to the local farmer’s market. One not so…

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