Volunteer Puppy Raisers
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…
Read MoreVolunteer 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.
Read MoreDonor 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…
Read MoreVolunteer 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.
Read MoreA Volunteer Story: Adele and Ed Banas
The Banases are seasoned Puppy Raisers, having raised a total of 11 Fidelco dogs!
Read MoreFidelco 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…
Read MoreWelcome 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.…
Read MoreRight at Home
When Fidelco Volunteer Puppy Raiser Instructor Wendy Davis brought home the D-29 litter of eight 4½-week-old puppies in February, she had no idea of how the world was about to…
Read MoreFull House
Like so many organizations in the United States and around the world, Fidelco quickly transitioned to remote operations in mid-March as the COVID-19 crisis mounted. Within 48 hours, every one…
Read MoreOff to College
In the summer before Marion Yingling’s senior year of high school, a flyer from Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation arrived in her family’s mailbox. After learning more about Fidelco’s mission and…
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