BluePath Service Dogs

BluePath is grateful to receive a donation of Heartgard Plus®, NexGard®, and NexGard Plus® from Boehringer Ingelheim, which will help ensure the safety of our service dogs in training by protecting them from heartworm disease, fleas, ticks, and mites. We deeply appreciate their ongoing support of our mission. Visit their website to learn more. Boehringer Ingelheim […]

In 1986, Stewart’s Shops started their Holiday Match program to benefit children under the age of 18 years old. In 2023-2024, Stewart’s Holiday Match Program raised over $2 million for local children’s organizations. From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, Stewart’s customers impressively donated over $1 million to the program. Each individual donation is matched penny

Since BluePath’s inception in late 2016, 46 service dogs have been placed with children with autism and their families, free of charge. Throughout 2023, BluePath provided an ongoing lifeline of support to these teams, with regular visits spanning from New York City to New York State through the Capital region, to New Jersey, Connecticut, and areas in Massachusetts and

Joy is newly retired and loves spending time her current charge, 17-month-old Golden retriever Jasper. They regularly attend local community events and Joy enjoys watching Jasper learn about the world around him.  Joy’s pet dog Molly Grace has served as a great role model for Jasper; she has helped teach her younger “brother” about appropriate

Brittany joined the BluePath staff in August 2022 and manages the Paws to Learn Program, in which BluePath dogs provide therapeutic support in schools, camps, residential homes, and day-habilitation settings.  Brittany describes her role as a perfect fit, bringing together her degree in psychology, background in human services, and lifelong love of dogs. She really

Cathy Hoff is currently raising six-month-old yellow Labrador Hope, who she describes as smart, quiet, and affectionate. Cathy’s daughter has autism and their family feels strongly connected to BluePath’s mission.  Cathy works remotely for Empire State University which allows for a flexible schedule in raising Hope. Cathy’s husband Tim is part of the family puppy

Karen Eubank is passionate about improving children’s lives and loves that she can make a difference through raising service dog puppies. Her most recent BluePath charge was yellow Labrador June, who graduated to formal training in May. Karen describes June as one of the sweetest dogs she’s ever worked with. Karen is a teacher and

Jennifer Gallagher shared these words at the June 2023 Mechanical Contractors Association of New York golf outing, at which BluePath was the recipient charity of the event’s $50,000 proceeds. My name is Jennifer, and this is my husband, Eddie. We have two amazing sons – Nathaniel is 13 and Jonathan is 9; he’s also nonverbal,

Hope for Youth Foundation Board members Mike Dardano, Jerry Layefsky, and Mickie O’Connor with BluePath puppy, Hope. BluePath Service Dogs is the proud recipient of a $7,500 grant from the HOPE for Youth Foundation. We are extremely grateful for the Foundation’s investment in our mission over the past seven years. The HOPE for Youth Foundation is dedicated