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
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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
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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
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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
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BluePath dogs keep children safe through a specially designed belt and tether system that connects to the dog’s service vest. When a child bolts, the dog “anchors,” effectively stopping the child from a potentially dangerous situation. Autism’s sensory issues can involve sensitivity to a wide range of stimuli. Some clothing and accessories can cause children
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Dear Izzy, It is the anniversary of the night before you arrived; January 9, 2018. Like any expectant puppy parent, I was excited, nervous and anxious. I had been down this road before. I couldn’t wait for your puppy breath to hit me in the face or to cuddle with you as you would sleep
To every puppy raiser, ever, the selfless act of raising a puppy for another person is one of pure and innocent kindness. Lyons’ raisers are here today. And we thank you; you represent all raisers. Your hands, your voice, your love, your grit, your determination, your tears and your laughter are now captured forever in
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We recently celebrated the graduation of our first service dog teams! BluePath dogs Lyons and Sonny will make an exponential impact in their new homes. They will help children and their parents, support siblings and friends, and strengthen families’ connections with their communities. The Azar Family “Our daughter Zayna is 13 years old and highly
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