Empowering Lives One Paw at a Time: The Inspiring Journey of NEADS with Cathy Zemaitis (Ep. 14)

Wealth Beyond Riches

How are service dogs trained to transform lives while staying loyal to their mission?

In this episode of Wealth Beyond Riches, host Abbey Henderson, CFP® sits down with Cathy Zemaitis, Chief Development and Programs Officer at NEADS, to dive into the incredible work and impact of this world-class service dog nonprofit.

Discover how NEADS supports individuals with physical disabilities and developmental challenges through its meticulously bred and trained service dogs, while also highlighting the organization's major partnerships, ongoing projects, and advocacy efforts against fake service dogs.

Cathy discusses:

• An introduction to NEADS and its mission since 1976
• Insights into NEADS' comprehensive service dog training programs
• The current and upcoming projects, including a veterinary clinic
• Advocacy work and challenges posed by fake service dogs
• And more!

Head over to NEADS.org if you are interested in becoming a NEADS service dog raiser!

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Connect with Cathy Zemaitis:

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About Our Guest:

Cathy Zemaitis joined NEADS in 2012. As the Chief Development and Program Officer, she has the honor of working with donors, supporters, vendors and an amazing staff to secure funding for NEADS’ present and future. “I am constantly amazed and humbled by the people who make it possible for us to bring our dogs to those who truly need them. It is because of their generosity that we are able to do what we do best…raise, train and match World Class Service Dogs.”