BluePath Service Dogs

How it all began: We have raised six puppies before, all with another service dog organization. Our daughter, Kate Peterson, worked with them as a trainer before joining BluePath. One day we got a call from her asking if we would consider raising another puppy. Favorite part of raising Penn: Our favorite part about raising […]

Patience is raising her third service dog puppy, Sundae. The black Labrador has brought joy, cuddles, and spunk into her home in Albany, NY. Patience enjoyed her first puppy raising experience so much that she immediately knew she wanted to do it again. Patience is a former teacher and has 10 years of experience mentoring

How it all began: I have been volunteering with service dog-related agencies for the last 12 years. When BluePath was started and I was asked to join the board, I didn’t hesitate – I was super honored and humbled to be part of it. Everyone is so dedicated and passionate and it is amazing. Favorite

How it all began: Our lives changed completely when our son was diagnosed with autism at age two. I quit my job as a teacher so that I could care for Dan and get him the therapies that he needed. We designed a program with various therapies and activities but his progress was slow and

Margaret and her husband, Peter, have been BluePath sitters for two years. Margaret is a curriculum director in the Hendrick Hudson School District. She is passionate about the life-changing benefits of service dogs and hosted dogs in training at the middle school career day. The students were thrilled to learn about what it was like

Sam and Binny at Joshua Tree National Park Future service dog Binny has had many adventures with her puppy raiser and best friend, Samantha. Sam is a Brooklyn-based photographer with a passion for travel. While Sam has been a foster for over 40 rescue dogs, this is her first time as a puppy raiser. Binny

Donna Kust and her husband, Michael have been raising service dog puppies for almost 20 years. She has her own special way of incorporating fun socialization experiences, training, and love into the lives of her pups. Donna runs a daycare in her Chesapeake, Virginia home for children under four years old, a perfect place for

Renae and her husband, Chris live in Hopewell Junction with their two children, Ryan (8) and Lexi (6). The family of dog-lovers are currently fostering their second dog, Suzie, as she goes through formal training. Renae works as a special education teacher at Brinckerhoff Elementary School in Fishkill. She has seen firsthand the benefits that

Puppy raiser Ana Montoya has enjoyed every minute with BluePath Colby. Ana lives in Brewster, NY and co-owns Sunshine CrossFit in Bedford Hills, NY. Colby frequently accompanies Ana to the gym where he gains a lot of helpful exposure to new people and sounds. Ana and Colby at CrossFit Bedford Hills How it all started

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