Meet that Raiser
Meet our Puppy Raisers – a very special special group of NEADS volunteers who spend their time socializing Service Dogs in Training and reinforcing what they learn in prison.
Meet the Raiser – Charles R Veith
Charles recently started as a NEADS Puppy Raiser and is currently raising his first dog.
Read MoreMeet the Raisers – Josie & Bruce Dow
Josie & Bruce have been NEADS Puppy Raisers since 2019 and are currently raising their third dog.
Read MoreThe Places They Go
One of the most important jobs a Puppy Raiser has is to help the NEADS dogs feel comfortable in many different situations, around many people. They do this by making sure they have plenty of real-world exposure to different sights, sounds, and people.
But what does that look like day to day? Dana, who has raised two puppies for NEADS and is currently raising her third puppy, shares a few highlights of her puppy raising experience with the two pups she’s raised. What a journey!
Read MoreMeet the Raiser – Brenda Torres
Steven recently started as a Weekend Puppy Raiser and is currently raising his first dog.
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 MoreMeet the Raiser – Kate Foley
Steven recently started as a Weekend Puppy Raiser and is currently raising his first dog.
Read MoreMeet the Raiser – Diane Salisbury
Steven recently started as a Weekend Puppy Raiser and is currently raising his first dog.
Read MoreMeet the Raisers – Ross Lemoine & Shannon Mackey
Steven recently started as a Weekend Puppy Raiser and is currently raising his first dog.
Read MoreMeet that Raiser – Steven Passios
Steven recently started as a Weekend Puppy Raiser and is currently raising his first dog.
Read MoreMeet that Raiser – Sandy Forand
Sandy recently started as a Weekend Puppy Raiser and is currently raising her first dog.
Read MoreMeet that Raiser – Devan Braun
Devan recently started as a Weekend Puppy Raiser and is currently raising her first dog.
Read MoreMeet that Raiser – Becky & Katie Annis
Becky and Katie have been Weekend Puppy Raisers for nearly 8 years and are currently raising their 6th dog.
Read MoreA Caring Community Opens Its Doors to NEADS Service Dogs in Training
When NEADS brought several puppies to Trinity Church in Concord (MA) to introduce weekend puppy raising to the congregation, Stephen and Jen Newbold knew right away it was something they wanted to be part of.
Read MoreNEADS Service Dogs in Training Visit Pearl Street Home
Seven NEADS Service Dogs in Training recently visited Open Sky’s Pearl Street, Leominster home for young adults. The visit was a win-win experience for both the pups and the residents.
Read MoreMeet that Raiser – Stephanie Corte
Jean has been a Weekend Puppy Raiser for 2 years and will soon start her 4th dog.
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