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Teams Test Their Strength, Raise Funds for NEADS
On Saturday, May 4, NEADS held its third Pulling 4 Paws Truck Pull, a fundraiser/team strength competition in which participants work together to pull a full-sized flatbed truck. The event…
Sarah + Edison #9
Eye exams for Service Dogs, Edison loves toys, and meeting friends. Learn about this and more in Sarah’s chronicle of life with Edison. For daily updates, follow them on Instagram, @edison_365_sd.
Featured Donor: Maureen Manning, a Monthly Giving Supporter
Ask Maureen Manning how she learned about NEADS, and she’ll describe the 2014 condo association meeting where she first met Patrick Downes, Jessica Kensky, and NEADS Service Dog Rescue. They…
Sarah + Edison #8
Edison travels back to NEADS to support the new graduating teams. Learn about this and more in Sarah’s chronicle of life with Edison. For daily updates, follow them on Instagram, @edison_365_sd.
Spirit Award 2019 – NEADS Voluntary Veterinarians
As part of the 77th graduation ceremony, held in April 2019, the NEADS Spirit Award was presented to nearly 50 voluntary veterinary professionals in recognition of their contributions, loyalty, and…
Why Mutti is My Hero
For children with autism or other developmental disabilities, a NEADS Service Dog can make all the difference These dogs are trained in a variety of tasks that can address a…
Sarah + Edison #7
Edison knows his commands and loves his toys. Crossing day 100 in Sarah’s chronicle of life with Edison. For daily updates, follow them on Instagram, @edison_365_sd.
Sarah + Edison #6
Key tasks like tug, take it, and retrieve… Find out what’s next in Sarah’s chronicle of life with Edison. For daily updates, follow them on Instagram, @edison_365_sd.
Spotlight on: NEADS Canine Center Volunteers
NEADS currently has nearly 60 Nursery, ELC (Early Learning Center), and Kennel volunteers. In 2018, they contributed more than 2,700 hours to do a wide range of activities, including: spending…