Founded in 2009 by Cathy Capasso and Steve Sprague, Team Michelangelo is a group of car and motorcycle enthusiasts who use their shared passion to raise funds in support of their community, specifically animal-related causes. They prioritize philanthropy at all of their events, and their efforts have raised more than $140,000. In addition to their […]
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by Anne Garretson, Puppy Raiser for BluePath Radio Binge-watching the Food Network show, Chopped on a lazy afternoon is an eye opener. Raising a puppy in the throws of a pandemic is like making a gourmet meal from a mishmash of ingredients before time’s up. The early months of a puppy’s life can make or
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by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford, Puppy Raiser I’m not going to sugarcoat this. Puppies are a lot of work. Oh yes, they are snuggly and adorable, and playful and funny. But, they are a lot of work. How do I know? I’ve been down this road before. In fact, I’ve been down this road many times before.
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Kaitlin Flaherty and Chester on NBC New York Ranger the Hockey Pup’s Important role, via ESPN How Service Dogs are Helping Families Cope from The Journal News / Lohud Hudson Valley Magazine covers BluePath’s mission Puppy Raiser Lindsey Fahey in Greenwich Time
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by Norman Brier, Ph.D. It is normal to be anxious. Given the politics and mixed messages that infuse the discussions about the Coronavirus, most of us will experience a profound sense of uncertainty. We are unable to predict what will happen with many every day matters so as a consequence, it is likely that we
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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