Programs
Dedicated 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…
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Volunteer Story: Karina Diaz
Seventeen-year-old Karina Diaz is raising “Gemini,” her second Fidelco dog. “Scout,” the first dog Karina raised for Fidelco, is now progressing well through training and on his way to changing the life of a person who is blind.
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Donor Spotlight: Stephanie Economu and Kathy Clark
“It’s a long-term relationship,” says Fidelco supporter Stephanie Economu who, along with her partner, Kathy Clark, is one of Fidelco’s most dedicated supporters and ambassadors. Stephanie’s love for German Shepherd…
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Volunteer Puppy Raisers: The Furey Family
Fidelco’s incredible community of Volunteer Puppy Raisers provide a loving environment, early training, and socialization to our pups. When puppies return to Fidelco’s campus for formal guide training at about 16 months old, they have a strong foundation of skills and socialization.
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A Volunteer Story: Adele and Ed Banas
The Banases are seasoned Puppy Raisers, having raised a total of 11 Fidelco dogs!
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Dedicated to Service and Community
Volunteer Puppy Raisers generously give their time, patience, and care to provide young pups with the socialization and essential skills that prepare them for the next phase of their guide dog journey. Puppy Raiser families open their homes and hearts to raise a puppy that will one day be a trusted guide dog partner for a person who is blind.
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Better Support through Veteran Outreach
Since its establishment as a guide dog breeding and training organization, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation has been placing extraordinary guide dogs with veterans. These life-changing guide dog partnerships have provided greater independence, self-confidence and mobility. Clients include those sustaining vision loss from their service and veterans experiencing vision loss from other conditions.
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Fidelco Puppy Olympics
In September, we held the first-ever Fidelco Puppy Olympics at our headquarters in Bloomfield with our volunteer puppy raisers and the pups they are lovingly raising. The event included: Simon…
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Virtual Dog Days of Summer Sparks Passion in Young Entrepreneur
Fifth-grade student Grace Miller combined her innovative and creative ideas, her compassionate and giving spirit, and her love of dogs to create Ziller Dog Supplies. Grace and two friends started…
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Welcome A-Gypsy!
In a first-ever collaboration, 8 puppies – 5 girls and 3 boys – were born to “Luna” of Guiding Eyes for the Blind and “Indy” from Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation.…
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