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Raise a Puppy, Change a Life
NEADS is seeking volunteers to raise its puppies on a full-time basis. The Full-time Puppy Raisers will take our Service Dogs in Training into their homes and look after them for 12 to 16 months, working on critical socialization and basic obedience. When fully trained and matured, these Service Dogs go on to work with someone with a physical disability or hearing loss, a child with autism, or a veteran. Others become Assistance Dogs who work with professionals in hospital, classroom, and courthouse settings.
NEADS Graduates 22 New Service Dog Teams
NEADS held its 76th Graduation Ceremony on November 4 at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School (“Monty Tech”) in Fitchburg, MA. Supported by family, friends, and NEADS staff, volunteer puppy raisers,…
Year of the NEADS Dog Month 10 – The Canine Center
Welcome to month 10 of our Year of the NEADS Dog series, in which we highlight the transition our Service Dogs in Training make during their first year with us.…
Meet the Staff: Lori Barrett
Get to know the NEADS staff in this occasional series. Today, please meet Lori Barrett, Development/Retail & Community Fundraising Administrator.
NEADS Celebrates World Class Service Dogs with Gala on Boston’s Waterfront
On October 12, a sold-out crowd gathered at The Exchange Center in Boston’s seaport district for the 4th annual Get Dressed. Give Back. fundraiser for NEADS World Class Service Dogs.…
NEADS Service Dog Rescue, Jessica and Patrick Host National Schools Webcast
NEADS Service Dog Rescue has had quite a year. He was named the ASPCA Dog of the Year and his family published their first picture book, Rescue and Jessica: A…
Year of the NEADS Dog Month 9 – The One Year Evaluation
Welcome to month 9 of our Year of the NEADS Dog series, in which we highlight the transition our Service Dogs in Training make during their first year with us.…
NEADS 6th Annual Fore Paws Golf Classic a Success
On Monday, September 10th, we gathered once again for our annual golf event. After 5 years of near perfect weather, we were destined to play in the rain at some…
Ask the Vet: Plan now for holiday pet travels
Yes, fall is almost here. And while your next big vacation with your pets might not happen until Thanksgiving or winter school break, now is the perfect time to plan for traveling with our pets.