From Our Blog
NEADS 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…
My 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…
Ask the Vet: 5 Things to Know about Pet Dental Health
February is National Pet Dental Health month, and while taking care of our pets’ teeth is a year-round effort, this is the perfect time to understand the important role oral health care plays in our pets’ health. Thanks to Dr. Cathryn Cleveland, veterinarian at Ashland Animal Hospital, Ashland, MA and NEADS volunteer, for this information.
What to Look for in a Service Dog for Veterans Program
Here are some key features to look for when evaluating a Service Dog for Veterans program and how the NEADS programs measure up.
Building Community at NEADS with Quilts of Valor and Blue Star Mothers
NEADS is proud of its partnership with three organizations who are integral to the NEADS community: the Blue Star Mothers of Leominster and Worcester, and Quilts of Valor. The Blue…
What’s in a Name? The Stories Behind the Puppies I’ve Named
By Wendy Bowers NEADS has a very special place in my heart, and let me tell you why. In order to do so, let’s start at the very beginning. I…
The History of NEADS Service Dogs for Veterans Programs
In May of 2006, NEADS was invited to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center outside Washington, D.C. to give a presentation about the many skills and tasks that our dogs…
