🔍 Looking Beyond the Glass – Vol. 1
A Heart for Dogs, Veterans & Community: Nikki Maloid on iHeartRadio
At Plymouth Glass & Mirror, we’re more than just glass. Through community outreach like our dog rescue and veteran support efforts, we’re reflecting kindness, framing purpose, and opening windows to real change in Connecticut.
In our first installment of Looking Beyond the Glass, we’re shining a light on our President, Nikki Maloid, and her recent iHeartRadio interview with Alison Demers on Community Access. The conversation gave an honest, emotional look at the inspiration behind our upcoming Dog Star Rescue Adoption Event and why giving back — especially to our veterans — is personal to her.
🎧 Listen to the full interview here:
💙 “It’s something that can really change someone’s life.”
During the interview, Nikki shared how Plymouth Glass’s commitment to service dogs and veteran support started — and how it’s grown.
“Last year, we sponsored one service dog for a veteran. This year, we’re proud to sponsor a full year of veterinary care for 10 veteran service dogs — a cause that touches so many lives beyond just the person receiving the help.”
Service dogs help with mobility, emotional regulation, PTSD support, and simple companionship. As Nikki explained, the need is often invisible, which is why awareness matters just as much as action.
“We forget that whole mental health piece. It’s not always just about the medical. There’s so much more behind the scenes.”
🐾 How Plymouth Glass Turns Loss Into Purpose Through Dog Rescue and Veteran Support
What made this interview especially moving was how candid Nikki was about the recent loss of her family dog of nearly 13 years — and how this event is helping her heal.
“It was one of the hardest things I’ve gone through… so when this event came about, I wondered if I’d be too emotional. But instead, it’s brought me comfort — knowing that others will find that same companionship and unconditional love.”
That kind of vulnerability is what drives the heart of this event — and it’s why our team is all in. From office staff to techs in the field, everyone’s excited to be part of something bigger than just our daily work.
“Our employees are calling their spouses saying, ‘Hey, just a heads up… we might be bringing home a dog this weekend!’”
🐶 More Than Just an Adoption Event
This isn’t just a dog adoption day — it’s a chance for our community to show up for our veterans, animals in need, and the organizations working tirelessly to help both.
When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Meet adoptable dogs of all ages
- Find out how to foster, donate, volunteer, or adopt
- Connect with other animal lovers and local supporters.
📅 When: Saturday, June 21st | 12–2 PM
📍 Where: Plymouth Glass & Mirror, Thomaston, CT
📄 Apply to adopt early: dogstarrescue.org/adopt
🙌 Looking Ahead Through Glass for Good
Nikki also highlighted our growing Glass for Good campaign — an outreach program designed to give back to causes across Connecticut. Whether it’s supporting rescue animals, sponsoring local veterans, or helping underfunded community projects, our mission is clear:
“If there’s something near and dear to your heart, let us know. We’re always open to getting involved — because this community raised us.”
Whether you’re planning to adopt, thinking about fostering, or just want to stop by to show support — we hope to see you at our parking lot on June 21st.
Because when you look beyond the glass, you see what really matters.
🌐 Visit plymouthglass.com/blog to explore more from our Glass for Good series.
