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The Different Personalities of NEADS Dogs

Why having different personalities and temperaments in our dogs is important.

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NEADS Loves Harbor Sweets

In 2024, we are fortunate to be the recipient of a fundraiser by Harbor Sweets, one of our all-time favorite chocolatiers based in nearby Salem, MA. Harbor Sweets has been a long-time friend of NEADS, and, as so often happens, a NEADS dog provided the introduction.

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Celine and Service Dog Raylan

We heard from Celine Stahl at the January annual meeting and are sharing her remarks here. Celine spoke from the heart when she described her journey with Service Dog Raylan.…

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Supporter Spotlight: RAWZ Natural Pet Food

RAWZ, the meal-free natural pet food company, has been a staunch supporter of NEADS since RAWZ itself was founded. The Scott family – since 1926, three generations of pet food…

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Dennis & Service Dog for Hearing Nalton

Dennis was matched with NEADS Service Dog for Hearing Nalton in January 2023. We asked him to share some insights about his life with Nalton. “What can I say about…

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Mary and Service Dog for Hearing Ivy

Mary was matched with Service Dog for Hearing Ivy in December 2021. She recently shared with us some insights about life with Ivy.

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It Takes an Extraordinary Dog…

“It takes an extraordinary dog to give someone an ordinary life.” – KateLynne Steinke and NEADS Service Dog Jones

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83rd Graduation Recognizes 34 New Service Dog and Assistance Dog Teams

NEADS held its 83rd Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, November 5 at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School (“Monty Tech”). Supported by family, friends, NEADS staff, volunteer puppy raisers, and other supporters,…

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Jim and Service Dog for Hearing Hazel

Jim is a veteran who was matched with Service Dog for Hearing Hazel in September 2022. He recently shared with us some insights about life with a Service Dog for Hearing.

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