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On the Road Again
By Kate Albertini, NEADS Breeding and Puppy Development Coordinator Puppy movement is a crucial part of collaborating with other Service and Guide Dog organizations in the industry and an integral…
Read MoreLet’s Go to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Support for our Let’s Go coloring book donation program has been incredible. You purchased enough copies that we have now sent 200 books to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. This is…
Read MoreConnecting in a Time of Isolation
When Covid-19 hit, we knew that connecting with as many clients as possible was important, particularly the veterans with PTSD in our Trauma Assistance Dog (TAD) program. Talking to these veterans, it was apparent that the isolation and stresses of quarantine, stay-at-home orders, and social distancing brought on by the pandemic was getting to them…
Read MoreCampus Clinic
In early June, Dr. Christine Pelletier, our volunteer Medical Director, as well as several NEADS staff members held a two-day Campus Clinic for 36 NEADS dogs in training for vaccinations, health checks, and nail trimmings.
Read MoreTraining Town Trip
NEADS Director Training, Kathy Foreman, along with Apprentice Trainers Michelle and Michael, took 3 Service Dogs in Training on a town trip to Leominster last week. Training opportunities are everywhere if you know where to look. Nice weather helps.
Read MoreNEADS – Here for Veterans
A message from NEADS Program Development Administrator to all our veteran clients and applicants.
Read MoreIf Vegas Could Talk
When Harvard University closed its campus in mid-March, Full-Time Puppy Raiser and Harvard student Amanda had to return home. Vegas is now living with NEADS Trainer Magen Blake, where he is continuing the work he started with Amanda. Amanda wrote Vegas a parting letter, and we’ve written what we imagine would be his reply if he could talk.
Read MoreChecking in on Frannie’s Litter – Week 4
Checking in on Frannie’s litter, week 4.
Read MoreFun and Games
Enrichment is really important for all the NEADS puppies and dogs that we care for in the Canine Center and Early Learning Center. It provides mental stimulation and keeps the dogs happy. Now more than ever, dogs need to be kept busy…
Read MoreChecking in on Frannie’s Litter – Week 3
Checking in on Frannie’s litter, week 3.
Read MoreNEADS Plans Special Delivery for Patients at Franciscan Children’s Hospital
To celebrate the release of our new coloring and activity book, Let’s Go with NEADS Service Dogs Arnie and Zara, NEADS will be donating 1 copy for every book purchased to Franciscan Children’s Hospital (up to 200 copies). Written and designed by our own Lori Barrett, NEADS Creative Media Specialist, this fun and educational “A to Z” activity/coloring book is centered around words and phrases related to Service Dogs…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes: Keeping the Dogs Fed
Twice a month, NEADS staff delivers dog food for our pups in prison, typically bringing a 2-week supply at a time. We have dogs in seven prisons, and they each receive anywhere from 5 bags to 15, depending on the program. That’s a lot of dog food – approximately 80 bags per month.
Read MoreMy Dining Room is Now a Nursery
In early March, Nursery staff welcomed Frannie, a pregnant brood* from Guiding Eyes to campus and whelped** her litter. They expected the next 8 weeks to unfold as they typically do with any of our litters…
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