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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

Kolmar Americas, Inc. (“Kolmar”) is proud to be a silver sponsor for BluePath. Kolmar, with its office in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a privately held trading company, as well as a marketer and manufacturer of renewable fuels. Kolmar’s wholly-owned subsidiary, American GreenFuels,® LLC, located in New Haven, Connecticut, produces certified and environmentally-validated biodiesel from a multitude

As a guide dog instructor for 12 years, Megan Baker has a deep understanding of how service dogs positively impact people’s lives.  Shortly after the birth of her daughter Cecilia, now 17 months old, Megan had extra time and wanted to give back to a field she loves. Megan now volunteers her time to input

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