BluePath Service Dogs

H.O.P.E. For Youth Foundation is dedicated to facilitating positive change in the lives of children, adolescents and families. The organization provides stable, nurturing, residential care, foster care, preventive and out-patient programs which educate, motivate and empower individuals to become self-sufficient and achieve their full potential. BluePath is the proud recipient of a $4,500 grant from […]

Cathy and Ranger. How It All Began: My husband and I are involved with BluePath through a group of car and motorcycle enthusiasts we started called “Team Michelangelo.” We got together in 2009 to do a car and bike show to raise money for animals. It was there that we met the founders of BluePath. When

It’s important to plan for how your family – both humans and animals – will safely make it through a disaster situation. When considering housing during an evacuation scenario, be aware that many shelters only allow service animals. Talk to your local chapter of the American Red Cross to find out about their pet sheltering

Our transportation needs have evolved in alignment with our growing program and mission delivery.  We’re proud to introduce the newest addition to the BluePath fleet – our custom-fitted, temperature controlled training van.  Among other special modifications, the generator and AC unit will ensure our dogs are safe and comfortable during training outings. We are infinitely

Ranger was born on January 31st, 2018, in North Carolina at Project 2 Heal.  He was drafted to New York on April 2nd to begin his BluePath journey.  He accompanied puppy raiser Saxon Eastman to Madison Square Garden daily and grew up alongside the New York Rangers hockey team. Ranger (the “OG hockey pup”) started a

Ana and BluePath Colby by Ana Montoya I’m a feeling human. Dogs are special creatures. Once I met Colby I knew I wanted to raise him. My heart stepped in and said, “yes, I’m up for it.” So far most people’s reaction is to tell me how hard it will be when it’s time for

Puppy yoga was perfect. To our 85 attendees, 10 volunteers and 7 super star yoga-pups – THANK YOU. We raised thousands of dollars to help children with autism along with incredible awareness of the BluePath mission. To our generous host, Club Fit Briarcliff – thank you for your openness to our zany idea. We are

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BluePath is gearing up for its third annual walkathon fundraiser, to be held on Saturday, May 18 at FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights. The event raises funds in support of BluePath\’s mission to provide autism service dogs, offering safety, companionship and opportunities for independence. The family-friendly fundraiser, held from 10:00am to

Our work at Springhurst Elementary is featured in the Rivertown News this week! The Kids and Canines Learning Together Program enables teachers to incorporate dogs into the curriculum, allowing students to learn while also feeling pride and accomplishment as dogs progress through training. Our dogs receive training with a variety of children while helping to

We are staunch advocates for the rights of people with disabilities. We’ve seen firsthand, countless times, how the right resources can help individuals triumph over adversity and achieve their dreams. It is in this lens that we present this educational infographic, which explains the different ways dogs help people and why some dogs are entitled