From Our Blog
Meet that Raiser – Jean Roche
Jean has been a Weekend Puppy Raiser for 2 years and will soon start her 4th dog.
Meet that Raiser – Mary Jean Mahoney
Mary Jean has been a Weekend Puppy Raiser for one year. Alice is her first puppy.
Meet that Raiser – Lisa Grandin
Lisa has been a puppy raiser for 10 years and has raised 7 pups.
Meet that Raiser – Dana Chalberg
Dana been a Weekend Puppy Raiser since October 2018. Reilly is her second pup. He came home for his first weekend on August 2nd.
Blue-Green Algae Blooms
With the warm weather we have been experiencing, the risk of blue-green algae blooms (cyanobacteria) in some ponds, lakes and rivers is increasing. Here are some tips to keep you and your dog safe: What is cyanobacteria? Cyanobacteria or blue-green algae forms in freshwater when temperatures are warm, there is plenty of sunlight, and excess…
You’re Invited to a (Virtual) Puppy Shower
NEADS dog Acadia has had her second litter, and we’re welcoming the newest members of the NEADS family with a virtual Puppy Shower. Puppies need a lot of supplies, and the NEADS nursery staff has put together a wish list of items they and the puppies could use. For puppy care and keeping the nursery…
Sarah + Edison #14
Positive reinforcement, running errands, dragonflies… Learn about this and more in Sarah’s chronicle of life with Edison. For daily updates, follow them on Instagram, @edison_365_sd.
Justice Fetches the Phone
Jennifer was matched with Service Dog Justice in the summer of 2013. Since that time, they have shared many experiences together. One of the most-frequently asked questions I get is “What does your Service Dog do for you?” There are many stories I can tell, including this, which just happened the other day: While scooting…
Sarah + Edison #13
Stylish haircuts, nudging the door, Edison loves his treats… Learn about this and more in Sarah’s chronicle of life with Edison. For daily updates, follow them on Instagram, @edison_365_sd.
Ask the Vet: Cannabis and Dogs
With the increased use of medical marijuana and the nationwide loosening of legal restrictions on the use of marijuana, there is an increased danger of harmful exposure to dogs and cats. To prevent accidental harm to our Service Dogs, NEADS has prepared the following information: Dogs and cats can be poisoned by cannabis (marijuana) by…