Spring 2024

Kim Salvas standing in front of fire trunk with B&T GSD Hagrid sitting in between her legs

Volunteer Story: Kim Salvas

It’s been about twenty years since volunteer Kim Salvas raised her first puppy, “Kaleb,” for Fidelco. In the time since, Kim has raised five more Fidelco dogs. The sixth dog…

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Liz DiPace with GSD puppy Rebel

Q&A with Fidelco’s Manager of Puppy Development, Liz DiPace

Q: What is your role at Fidelco and when did you first become involved with the organization? A: As the Manager of Puppy Development, I lead a team responsible for…

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Gerry Leary kneeling on one leg with GSD guide Devyn

A “Can-Do” Spirit: Gerry Leary and “Devyn”

Blind since infancy, Fidelco client Gerry Leary, a Boulder, CO resident, says he’ll try everything and always had trouble with words “no” and “can’t.” Gerry’s determination, confidence, and entrepreneurial spirit…

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Miguel Zapata with GSD guide Iron

Forward Through the City: Miguel Zapata and “Iron”

Fidelco client Miguel Zapata lives in the center of Chicago with all of the commotion of a busy metropolitan area. Since he travels daily, Miguel requires a calm and confident…

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