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ACVO National Service Animal Eye Exam

Mar 22, 2022 Comments Off on ACVO National Service Animal Eye Exam
October 14 @ 7:20 pm

Spring is almost here and so is the time to schedule a free eye exam administered by a veterinary ophthalmologist! The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) is once again offering free eye screenings to service animals throughout the U.S. and Canada; the ACVO/Stokes RX National Service Animal Eye Exam…

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A Letter from our CEO

Mar 18, 2022 Comments Off on A Letter from our CEO
October 14 @ 7:20 pm

March 2022 I have a huge smile as I look at eighteen healthy, adorable new puppies and a few tears as I wave goodbye to the magnificent Fidelco guide dogs beginning their new lives. Everyone at Fidelco forms friendships and loving relationships with our German Shepherd Dogs. Each one has…

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Better Support through Veteran Outreach

Oct 12, 2021 Comments Off on Better Support through Veteran Outreach
October 14 @ 7:20 pm

Since its establishment as a guide dog breeding and training organization, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation has been placing extraordinary guide dogs with veterans. These life-changing guide dog partnerships have provided greater independence, self-confidence and mobility. Clients include those sustaining vision loss from their service and veterans experiencing vision loss from other conditions.

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AKC Museum of the Dog Collaboration

Oct 12, 2021 Comments Off on AKC Museum of the Dog Collaboration
October 14 @ 7:20 pm

Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation and the AKC Museum of the Dog have teamed up to showcase the German Shepherd Dog and how this special breed changes the lives of people who are blind.

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Fidelco Puppy Olympics

Sep 30, 2021 Comments Off on Fidelco Puppy Olympics
October 14 @ 7:20 pm

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 Says Egg Races Musical Chairs Bobbing for Apples Bowling It was a wonderful opportunity for our pups-in-training to interact with…

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Denise

Feb 5, 2021 Comments Off on Denise
October 14 @ 7:20 pm

Fidelco guide dog puppy “Denise” is named in honor of WFSB Channel 3 news anchor Denise D’Ascenzo who passed away late last year. Denise is remembered for her service to the community, countless accolades, and genuine kindness. Her legacy lives on in “Denise” – a puppy with promise who will…

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Welcome A-Gypsy!

Feb 5, 2021 Comments Off on Welcome A-Gypsy!
October 14 @ 7:20 pm

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. This adorable little lady, now named, “A-Gypsy,” will be raised by Fidelco Trainer and Placement Specialist, Becky Cook. This is…

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