Supporter Spotlight
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 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 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 MoreNEADS Honored by SKAL Boston
On December 15, NEADS was honored as the 2022 charity recipient of the SKAL Boston Chapter annual holiday luncheon, which raised $50,000 for our mission to breed, raise, and train…
Read MoreAnd Moose Makes 17…
Over the last 11 years, the Worcester Fire Department (WFD) has named 17 puppies through charitable donations to their annual Worcester Firefighters 6K (WFD6K), which began in 2000 following the…
Read MoreGet Dressed. Give Back – a Fabulous Night for a Fabulous Cause
On September 30, NEADS celebrated its 7th Get Dressed. Give Back. fundraiser at The Exchange in Boston’s seaport district. It was an amazing night thanks to the many NEADS friends…
Read MoreNEADS Celebrates the Opening of its State-of-the-Art Breeding Center
On Saturday, June 11, NEADS hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the completion and opening of its new, state-of-the-art Breeding Center. “The opening of our Breeding Center is a…
Read MoreAll Eyes On… Dr. Clara Williams
At NEADS, the health and well-being of our dogs is crucial. From the moment they arrive on campus, our dogs have consistent health monitoring that includes routine care, vaccinations, orthopedic screenings, and eye exams.
Read MoreRecognizing a NEADS Champion: Dr. Christine Pelletier
Dr. Pelletier, better know around NEADS as “Dr. P,” recently announced her retirement from the three volunteer commitments she held at NEADS: Medical Director, member of the Board of Directors,…
Read MoreSupporting the Mission: The Patterson Foundation
Powerful connections are made through NEADS Nation. The Patterson Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Patterson Dental, has been a generous donor to NEADS. Most recently, the Foundation supported the NEADS…
Read MoreA Legacy of Love: Diane Lebel and Alan Harris
In keeping with the residential look and feel of the neighborhood, the new NEADS Breeding Center will feature a garden and a front porch commemorating Alan Harris, thanks to a…
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