Meet the Raiser – Steven Heymann

Name: Steven Heymann
Occupation: Full-Time Puppy Raiser
Current Pup: Mindy, 10 months old

How long have you been a Puppy Raiser and how many dogs have you raised? (Include furloughed dogs and the one you are currently raising).

This is my first time as a puppy raiser. Mindy is my first dog.

What led you to Puppy Raising?

I wanted to work with dogs.

Ice Breakers

If you had one extra hour of free time a day what would you do with it?
I would go hiking

Would you rather be able to speak all foreign languages or talk to animals?
I’d rather talk to animals

If you could visit one place in the world where would it be and why?
I’d like to go back to visit Yellowstone National Park. It’s a very quiet and tranquil place.

Are you a listener or a talker?
I’m a listener.

Tell us your favorite part about being a Puppy Raiser and/or your favorite memory with one of the NEADS pups.

My favorite part would have to be people lighting up when they see Mindy.

Read the entire Meet that Raiser series here.