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Pumpkin Banana Dog Treats

Oct 7, 2023 Comments Off on Pumpkin Banana Dog Treats
November 4 @ 12:01 pm

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 1″ balls. With a floured fork, press down into dough into a pumpkin shape. Add a green bean to top…

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Spotlight: Suburban Subaru

Oct 3, 2023 Comments Off on Spotlight: Suburban Subaru
November 4 @ 12:01 pm

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 independence, positively changing the lives of people who are blind,” says Peter Krause, Suburban Subaru president. Subaru retailers across the…

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Fall 2023: A letter from the CEO

Oct 3, 2023 Comments Off on Fall 2023: A letter from the CEO
November 4 @ 12:01 pm

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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Volunteer Story: Karina Diaz

May 24, 2023 Comments Off on Volunteer Story: Karina Diaz
November 4 @ 12:01 pm

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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A Day in the Life of Fidelco Clients

May 19, 2023 Comments Off on A Day in the Life of Fidelco Clients
November 4 @ 12:01 pm

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 garage, Vader is there by his side. Vader is an established member of their active household with Yehia and his…

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Tribute: Steve Famiglietti

May 10, 2023 Comments Off on Tribute: Steve Famiglietti
November 4 @ 12:01 pm

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 vision impairment through his work and volunteer activities. For more than 17 years, he was the Blind Services Vocational Manager…

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A Bond of Trust: Quinn Howard

May 9, 2023 Comments Off on A Bond of Trust: Quinn Howard
November 4 @ 12:01 pm

One year after receiving his guide dog, “Yuri,” Quinn Howard’s life has changed in many ways. “Having Yuri has been my life. I’m a social person. Being part of my community is important. When Yuri and I are out together, people include me in the conversation,” Quinn says. Quinn became…

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Spring 2023: A Letter from the CEO

May 9, 2023 Comments Off on Spring 2023: A Letter from the CEO
November 4 @ 12:01 pm

Fidelco’s story, with dogs from all stages of life, was on display in mid-April as Suburban Subaru in Manchester, CT, honored us with their “Share the Love” contribution. There were little puppies falling asleep, a beautiful young dog nurtured by his puppy raiser family and now ready for guide dog
training, and a fully trained guide dog doing his best to ignore the antics of the younger dogs.

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Pupdate: Denise!

Oct 20, 2022 Comments Off on Pupdate: Denise!
November 4 @ 12:01 pm

Fidelco puppy “Denise”—named in honor of beloved WFSB anchor Denise D’Ascenzo who passed away in 2019—is now Fidelco guide dog Denise! Denise was placed with client Alan Gunzburg, a Fairfield County, CT resident, in April 2022. She joins Alan’s family which includes his wife, Jennifer, two daughters, and recently retired…

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Donor Spotlight: Stephanie Economu and Kathy Clark

Oct 20, 2022 Comments Off on Donor Spotlight: Stephanie Economu and Kathy Clark
November 4 @ 12:01 pm

“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 Dogs began in childhood and has evolved into more than 20 years of unwavering support of Fidelco’s mission. Stephanie and…

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