Worcester Railers | Deke - Americas Vet Dogs Service Dog in Training

Deke, our 9-month-old service dog will be raised in partnership with America's VetDogs, a national non-profit that provides service dogs to veterans and first responders with disabilities free of charge and will be raised on-site in the Railers office.

A Puppy with a Purpose

"Upon completion of this program, Deke will make a meaningful difference in the life of a veteran or a first responder with disabilities." said Team President Kim Golinski.

Deke will eventually be trained as a working service dog to a veteran or first responder in need. The New York Islanders, the NHL affiliate of the Railers has partnered with America's VetDogs in the past to help raise five puppies that have gone on to become guide dogs or service dogs for individuals with disabilities.

“New England has always been an important region for America’s VetDogs, and thanks to the generosity of a longtime donor, we’re expanding our presence here to better serve veterans and first responders with disabilities," said President and CEO of America's VetDogs, John Miller. "We’re especially excited to partner with the Worcester Railers in co-raising a future service dog puppy. Together, we’re helping to change lives by giving the gift of independence to those who have sacrificed so much for our country and communities.”

The service dog programs of America’s VetDogs were created to provide enhanced mobility and renewed independence to United States veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with disabilities.

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