Posts by Melanie
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 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.
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 MoreA Day in the Life of Fidelco Clients
Yehia D. and “Vader” Vader joins Yehia on three-mile walks around the lake in his community and downtown for shopping and errands. While Yehia is working with tools in his…
Read MoreFidelco VP, Director of Guide Dog Training Operations appointed committee member of the International Guide Dog Federation.
Congratulations to Tamer (Tommy) Mourad, Vice President, Director of Guide Dog Training Operations, on his recent appointment as a committee member of the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF). The IGDF…
Read MoreTribute: Steve Famiglietti
Fidelco client Steve Famiglietti passed away last November after living a meaningful and active life as an educator/advocate and adventurer. Steve was committed to improving the lives of people with…
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