Fidelco Revitalized

Much has been made to happen at the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation during our first half-century because of the dedication of many to a great mission of purpose.  

We provided freedom and independence to more that 1,200 men and women who are blind, in 34 states and four Canadian provinces, by partnering them with Fidelco German shepherd guide dogs.  

We pioneered In-community Placement of guide dogs in the USA, breaking down a insurmountable barrier for many and leading our industry to find a better way forward.  

And, along the way, we donated brave Fidelco German shepherd dogs to many law enforcement agencies to serve, protect and defend our friends, neighbors and communities, including the sad and noble duty of helping bring closure to family victims following the 9/11 tragedy.
 
Much more is meant to happen during Fidelco’s next 50 years of service to men and women who are blind. It will be made to happen by all of us in service of a revitalized Fidelco vision; a collective vision in which our name and product – the Fidelco brand – becomes synonymous with excellence, innovation, integrity and the highest quality client service.

We are proud of our work and even prouder to ask you for your continued and additional support.  We need it. We value it.  And we invite you to visit us at Fidelco anytime to see your support in action.

Thank you all for the things that you make happen at Fidelco.

Sincerely,

Eliot D. Russman, CEO and Executive Director

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Her Excellency, M. Jodi Rell, Governor of Connecticut, joined staff and guests at a 50th anniversary kick-off celebration at our campus in Bloomfield, Connecticut.

As a long-time Fidelco supporter, the Governor is serving as the honorary chairperson for our 50th anniversary in 2010.

As part of the celebration, she issued a proclamation that reads, in part, “For 50 years, the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation has served men and women with visual disabilities and the State of Connecticut with great distinction. Congratulations on this remarkable milestone and may the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation continue its success with another 50 years of service to Connecticut.”

We look forward to having the Governor participate with us in special events throughout the year.

To see video from Governor Rell’s visit to Fidelco, click here.

"Trust the Dog" is the new book about Fidelco by author Gerri Hirshey. Click here to find more information on what has been called a "ground-breaking book" about the human-dog connection.

Directions to Fidelco

Fidelco's mailing address is:

103 Old Iron Ore Road

Bloomfield, CT 06002

Getting a Guide Dog

from Fidelco

Demand for Fidelco guide dogs is at an all-time high. If you're ready to experience the Fidelco difference, click here to learn about our admissions and application process.

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What's New at Fidelco?

Joe Gore and "Zappa" after a long night of search and rescue at the Middletown power plant site. Click here to read about it.

Fidelco earns its fourth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator.

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Fidelco's 2008 Consolidated Financial Statement

14th Annual "Fenix" Bowling Tournament to Benefit Fidelco

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Winter Clearance Sale at the

Fidelco Store!

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We're Celebrating our 50th Anniversary

Please join us throughout 2010 as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. Click here for a complete list of upcoming events,