Favorite Part of Puppy Raising: I love watching puppies learn as they grow and mature from the time they are small. It is very rewarding to see puppies connect with and understand commands over time, such as waiting to eat when a food bowl is placed in front of them. I also enjoy the affection […]
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Favorite Part of Puppy Raising: Working and communicating with dogs is really special to me. I love the bond between a puppy raiser and a puppy as well as the general bond between humans and dogs; there is a lot of unconditional trust and love in these relationships. Favorite Memories with BluePath: One of my
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Throughout the past year, our team worked diligently to create lasting change for children with autism and their families. We moved into our first-ever physical location in Dutchess County, NY. This space offers dedicated training areas for staff, clients, and volunteers. We whelped the first all-BluePath litter in which both the brood and stud came
BluePath is the proud recipient of a $5,000 grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro (RMHCNYM) that will directly improve the lives of children with autism and their families. We are extremely grateful for their continued support of our mission. For 36 years, RMHCNYM has built a community of compassionate care by creating
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How it All Began: Deborah Kennedy and BluePath Levi I raised 3 guide dogs prior to raising Levi for BluePath. When my daughter, who does equine therapy for kids with autism, brought one of our dogs to work, she told me how the dog motivated and comforted the kids. Then I decided I wanted to
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The Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust generously supports programs in memory of its founder, Alfred Z. Solomon. BluePath is the proud recipient of a $15,000 grant that will directly improve the lives of children with autism and their families. Mr. Solomon loved horses and dogs and was passionate about the human animal pond. BluePath Alfred was
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The HOPE for Youth Foundation is dedicated to facilitating positive change in the lives of children, adolescents and families in the Hudson Valley. The Foundation supports youth programs that encourage healthy growth whether it is academic, emotional or athletic, and sponsors college scholarships for students. BluePath Service Dogs is the proud recipient of a $5,000
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How it All Began: Before joining BluePath, I had experience raising several service dogs. I heard about BluePath and learned about the valuable service it provides to children and families in need of service dogs. I decided to raise puppies to contribute to this important cause. Favorite Part of Puppy Raising: The relationships I build
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Stewart’s Holiday Match started in 1986 by Stewart’s Shops to specifically benefit organizations/programs for kids under the age of 18. The 2021-2022 Holiday Match program raised over $2 million for local children’s organizations! From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, Stewart’s customers impressively donated over $1 million to the program. Each individual donation is matched penny
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Alyssa and pet dog, Trapper John How it All Began: Before joining BluePath, I raised guide dogs for several years. I have a lot of experience working with dogs from my puppy raising days in vet school and from my work as a vet. For a few years, I stopped raising puppies and realized how
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