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Dr. Arnold Goldman sitting on floor with VetMed staff sitting around him.

Fidelco’s Veterinary Medical Department Welcomes Dr. Arnold Goldman

As part of an ongoing commitment to provide the highest quality veterinary care to our German Shepherd Dog colony, Fidelco hired Dr. Arnold Goldman in…

Janet sitting with Trooper sitting in between her legs.

Client Story: Janet Gerster and “Trooper”

“I thought about getting a guide dog for a long time,” says first-time Fidelco guide dog user Janet Gerster. “For most of my life, I…

John smiling with Jasper to the right.

Client Story: John Lowery and “Jasper”

Fidelco client John Lowery is a decorated military veteran who served in three branches of the U.S. military and was deployed overseas numerous times during…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Lisa Butler smiling with Cyprus to the left

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…

Puppy sitting in sun with pumpkins on either side

Pumpkin 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…