BluePath Service Dogs

We are lucky to work alongside some incredible partners who share our vision of enriching lives in meaningful ways. Good Reasons makes fabulous dog treats while providing opportunity and employment for people with autism and other disabilities.  Justin, Jasmine and Jon (pictured below with Tucker and Hudson) are three employees of the company’s North Salem […]

Chrisanne and Benni at the 2017 Walkathon How it all Began: I saw on Facebook that BluePath was looking for volunteer puppy raisers. Favorite Part of Volunteering for BluePath: The staff and community are all so supportive. I get answers immediately when I have questions about veterinary care or training.  I also like how experienced raisers

Favorite Part of Volunteering for BluePath: We knew a lot of volunteers for BluePath and reached out to them. I co-raised Cruze with my daughter Ariana, who has experience working in animal fields. It’s her passion and she’s very good at it. It has been very helpful to take on this task with her co-raising. Ariana

By: Melissa Davis, Puppy Raiser Suzie in a “down stay”, wearing her vest looking directly at the camera. This photograph was taken during an outside gathering of staff and students at Regent University. There were 100+ people around us, and she was happily settled in their midst! If you see someone working with a service

How It All Began: I was raising guide dog puppies when I learned about Caroline Sandler’s work with children with autism.  The stories were just amazing. I have a relative with autism and it touched my heart. I was thrilled when the opportunity came along for me to raise Blue. Favorite Part of Volunteering for

In 1936, the late Thomas Carvel founded the soft serve ice cream brand, Carvel. Fueling a desire to make a positive difference in the world, Thomas and his wife, Agnes, created The Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation in 1976. The Foundation devotes its resources to a variety of projects and programs, including ones that benefit

How it All Began: We found an article in The Poughkeepsie Journal promoting BluePath’s mission and realized that fostering a dog would be the perfect way to help out another family. It would also serve a double purpose in allowing my niece Brianna to gain a better understanding of responsibility and what it means to

Congratulations to the third graduating class of BluePath Service Dogs! We truly have the greatest partners on the planet. To Guide Dog Foundation and Southeastern Guide Dogs – thank you for letting your extraordinary dogs find their purpose in our program. To the puppy raisers of Chelsea, Chester, Clancy and Tricia – it is because

Pat and Rylee are an incredible father / daughter duo.  At just nine years old, Rylee already has a deep passion for philanthropy.  Together, Pat and Rylee volunteer at events and seminars and Rylee is a regular helper in our Formal Training Program.  Pat also leads numerous fundraising initiatives and has brought in thousands of

Jill and Ali How it All Began : I had the pleasure of meeting a child and his autism service dog five years ago. When I saw the connection they had, and what the dog was trained to do it really left an impression on me. I wanted to do something to help. The child’s