Volunteer Story: Kim Salvas
It’s been about twenty years since volunteer Kim Salvas raised her first puppy, “Kaleb,” for Fidelco. In the time since, Kim has raised five more Fidelco dogs. The sixth dog…
Read MoreQ&A with Fidelco’s Manager of Puppy Development, Liz DiPace
Q: What is your role at Fidelco and when did you first become involved with the organization? A: As the Manager of Puppy Development, I lead a team responsible for…
Read MoreA “Can-Do” Spirit: Gerry Leary and “Devyn”
Blind since infancy, Fidelco client Gerry Leary, a Boulder, CO resident, says he’ll try everything and always had trouble with words “no” and “can’t.” Gerry’s determination, confidence, and entrepreneurial spirit…
Read MoreForward Through the City: Miguel Zapata and “Iron”
Fidelco client Miguel Zapata lives in the center of Chicago with all of the commotion of a busy metropolitan area. Since he travels daily, Miguel requires a calm and confident…
Read MoreDedicated to Doing More: Lisa Butler
Lisa Butler has been part of the earliest beginnings for many Fidelco puppies and dogs. From caring for breed dog mom, “Cyprus,” to rolling up her sleeves to help in…
Read MorePumpkin Banana Dog Treats
Ingredients: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mash the pumpkin and banana together and stir in remaining ingredients until well combined. Add more flour if dough is wet. Shape dough into…
Read MoreDonor Spotlight: The E. Matilda Ziegler Foundation for the Blind
The E. Matilda Ziegler Foundation for the Blind’s support of Fidelco’s mission spans more than 25 years and has changed the lives of countless individuals. The Foundation’s history dates back…
Read MoreCommitted to Each Other and to Others
The Stamford, CT train station is an unlikely wedding venue, but it was the perfect site for Fidelco clients Honorata Kazmierczak and Phil Magalnick. The first met in person there…
Read MoreSpotlight: Suburban Subaru
For 11 years running, Fidelco has been selected as Suburban Subaru’s hometown charity, this year receiving a gift of $42,200. “Fidelco’s special breed of German Shepherd guide dogs provides immediate…
Read MoreFall 2023: A letter from the CEO
We’ve started the new fiscal year at Fidelco as leaner, more effective organization.
During the pandemic, we learned how to keep the mission of Fidelco going, with determination and creativity. We built virtual training classes, worked in shifts to keep our staff, clients, volunteers, and dogs safe. We kept the collaboration going.
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