Great Partnerships

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Fidelco guide dog partnerships provide the confidence and independence our clients need to pursue their dreams. Your support makes it all possible.

Your support today will go even further thanks to a generous donor who will match gifts up to $10,000!

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I came to Fidelco because when my last guide dog retired. I was extremely busy with my business and couldn't take three weeks to go to a residential facility to train with a new guide dog. Fidelco's In-Community Placement made it possible for me to receive Devyn who is my fourth guide dog. She is always excited to get out and work.

-Gerry L.

Gerry L. & "Devyn"
Gerry L. & "Devyn"

Gerry Leary and “Devyn”
The Unseen Bean

Gerry founded The Unseen Bean in Boulder, CO in 2003 to make the best-tasting coffee available anywhere. What began in a shed in his backyard is now a successful coffee roasting business. Every day, Gerry and “Devyn” offer over 20 varieties of coffee.

Gerry founded The Unseen Bean more than 20 years ago with the intention of making the freshest, best-tasting coffee available anywhere. What began with a one quarter pound roaster in a shed in Gerry's yard has turned into a coffee roasting lab offering more than 20 different varieties.

"Having a guide dog for me brings a sense of security, stability, and reassurance. I feel safe. Keela has guided me everywhere I have needed to go."

-Marién H.

Marién H. and “Keela”
The Kitchenette

Marién’s vibrant community in Frederick, MD had stores offering everything imaginable, but not one that sold kitchenware. With her love of cooking, Marién opened The Kitchenette and now Marién and “Keela” both welcome cooking enthusiasts year-round.

The Kitchenette is located in the Historic downtown area of Frederick. Maryland. Visitors can purchase kitchen products and locally-made cutting boards, unique gadgets, and "Made in the USA" items. They also offer items for sale on their website.

Marién H. & "Keela"
Marién H. & "Keela"

"Zuke is a wonderful guide dog and companion. He is right there with me on hiking trails, sourcing materials for my harness designs, and everything in between."

-Bryan B. 

Bryan B. & "Zuke"
Bryan B. & "Zuke"

Bryan Brown and “Zuke”
Entrepreneur

Bryan’s love of outdoor adventure means he and “Zuke” are often exposed to water and heat and sun and the weather. He invented a prototype highly durable guide dog harness for guide dog users who spend time on the trail as well as the pavement.

As an avid outdoor adventurer, Bryan needed a guide dog harness that could stand up to all kinds of weather. He searched for materials that were non-biodegradable, lightweight, and "look as good on day 1,000 as they do on day 1." He is currently developing prototypes for guide dog harnesses for anyone seeking an alternative to traditional leather.