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Nicole and her first BluePath puppy, Pearl. How it All Began: I wanted to have a dog in New York City but wasn’t ready to make a long commitment. Raising a puppy allowed me to do both while knowing I was making an impact on other people’s lives. Favorite Part of Volunteering for BluePath: It’s fun to […]

By Maddy Zarro I was six when my brother regressed, so I remember how it changed our family. The constant doctor’s appointments, the hours spent in waiting rooms. The cabinets bursting with medication, the never-ending stream of therapists in and out of our home. Most of all, though, I remember the fear. The way my

BluePath would like to thank our friends at Good Reasons for generously donating a year\’s supply of treats for our dogs in Formal Training. Good Reasons is a locally-owned, not-for-profit dog treat company that creates scrumptious, human-grade all natural dog treats, while providing employment opportunities to people with autism and other developmental disabilities. Not only does

We are pleased to welcome Maureen Mellett to our training department. Maureen will join forces with Caroline and assist in the training of our dogs in our Formal Training and Dog Placement Programs, as well as support our Foster and Puppy Raising Programs. Maureen began her dog training career in 2004 as a guide dog

By Anne Garretson Mikey arrives and I’m filled with the worry-filled excitement of raising a BluePath puppy whose future is immensely important. Every day dawns another chance for him to learn good manners and gain confidence. We have a whole year to do that. Uh-oh, we ONLY have a year. I don’t want to screw

The incredible turnout for our second annual walkathon was a true testament to the power of the BluePath community. Despite the torrential rains, more than 250 people joined us to raise funds and awareness – and to celebrate our beautiful blue path. To everyone who attended the walk, made a contribution, or simply contributed to

Our second annual walkathon is THIS SATURDAY! The Walkathon will take place in Lot 4.  In the event the lot is full, overflow parking is available in Lot 3.  Upon arrival, be sure to let the FDR Park gate attendants know you\’re there for the walkathon; parking is free for our supporters. Please arrive at

By Jeannie Fleming-Gifford There are two tweens in my house. One just asked me if I had any concealer to cover up a pimple and the other doesn’t have a care in the world about puppy acne. One of my tweens broke down in tears as a molar came loose and was fearful of it

BluePath is proud to provide training for local first responder agencies, often offered in partnership with When Chaos Strikes. The two hour course covers ADA guidelines, types of service dogs, strategies for transport, and best practices for treating patients with autism. The class may be applied towards Continuing Medical Education. Review this brief fact sheet to

When we founded BluePath, we agreed on a set of principles that would govern the way we operate.  To share just a few… everything we do is grounded in integrity.  We are tremendously dedicated to our mission and do our work with a spirit of collaboration and innovation.  We have a strong sense of camaraderie