BluePath Service Dogs

On Saturday, May 10, more than 500 people came out to support BluePath Service Dogs at the organization’s ninth annual walkathon at FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights. The family-friendly fundraiser raised more than $200,000 to further BluePath’s mission of providing autism service dogs, offering safety, companionship and opportunities for independence. According to the Autism […]

By: Anne Garretson, BluePath Puppy Raiser The most commonly asked question of a puppy raiser is, isn’t it hard to give them back? My mind always files through the possible responses. I could simply say yes and leave it at that. Or, I could be sarcastic and say, what do you think? I usually land on my

BluePath celebrated the placement of three new service dog teams and one facility therapy dog team. The graduating dogs headed home to Walkill NY, Mechanicville NY, Danbury CT, and Glastonbury CT. “Graduation day is a milestone that never loses its magic,” said Michelle Brier, BluePath’s Chief Executive Officer. “It’s the moment we see the impact

BluePath is honored to receive a generous sponsorship from Boehringer Ingelheim of Heartgard Plus®, and NexGard®. This contribution plays a crucial role in protecting our service dogs in training from heartworm disease, fleas, ticks, and mites, ensuring their health and well-being as they prepare for their future roles as autism service dogs. We deeply appreciate

The 2024-2025 Holiday Match program raised over $1.76 million for local children’s organizations! From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, Stewart’s customers impressively donated over $883,500 to the program. Each individual donation is matched penny for penny by Stewart’s Shops. BluePath Service Dogs is the proud recipient of a $2,150 grant from Stewart’s Holiday Match Program.

Your generosity has enabled us to create lasting change for families navigating autism. BluePath dogs play a key role in empowering families to enjoy shared experiences, strengthening their bonds and sense of connection. The profound impact of this work is transformative, offering families renewed hope and optimism for the future. Since our launch in late

As part of its first-ever grantmaking cycle, Anderson Foundation for Autism awarded BluePath Service Dogs with a $5,000 grant with a goal of optimizing the quality of life for individuals with autism. Eliza Bozenski, Chief Development Officer at Anderson Foundation for Autism, shared: “We are so proud to be positioned to help catapult others to

BluePath’s mission is to provide service dogs that offer safety, companionship, and opportunities for independence for autism families. While this is the primary goal of our program, some dogs may choose alternative career paths as Facility Dogs, working in educational, residential, or day-habilitation settings. Their trained skills can greatly improve students’, faculty, staff, and clients’ quality

BluePath celebrated the placement of four new service dog teams and one facility therapy dog team. The graduating dogs headed home to Glenville NY, Rhinebeck NY, Somers NY, Maplewood NJ, and Kensington CT. “We are privileged to steward a mission with an impact that is as wide as it is deep,” said Michelle Brier, BluePath’s

By: Samantha Guzman, BluePath Puppy Raiser and Facility Therapy Dog Handler I was sitting at a restaurant in Jackson, New Hampshire, when I received the call that a BluePath Facility Therapy Dog was ready to join our school system—and his name just so happened to be Jackson! In that moment, I knew it was meant