Service Dogs for Children with Autism (Aired on June 5, 2022)

Radio Rotary co-host Jonah Triebwasser and producer Kathy Kruger interview two Red Hook Rotary Interactors about their project of raising a puppy for the Bluepath Service Dogs, an organization that supplied trained service dogs that work with autistic children ages 5 to 12. The sisters, who both are active in service projects for in Interact and the Girl Scouts, also volunteer for the local food pantry as well as being part of the school yearbook team and play alto saxophone in the jazz band. They often “puppy sit” for Bluepath service dogs during times when the dog’s owners are on trips or otherwise unavailable, but their main project has been raising a dog for the program, teaching the puppy to be sociable and follow commands. The adult dogs help their owners reduce stress. protect them during times their autism might endanger them and offer a way to more independent living.

Learn more:

Bluepath Service Dogs: https://www.bluepathservicedogs.org/

Interact Clubs: https://www.rotary.org/en/get-involved/interact-clubs

Red Hook Rotary: https://www.redhookrotaryclub.org/

ShelterBox USA: https://www.shelterboxusa.org/

Aquabox: https://www.aquabox.org/

CATEGORIES

Developmentally Disabled

Service Organizations

WORDS TO LINK: Red Hook, NY, Interact, Girl Scouts, service dogs, autism

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