Events and News
Spring 2023: A Letter from the CEO
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.
March 28th – Blinded Veterans Day
Blinded Veterans Day was established by Congress in 2010 to honor the efforts of the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) to promote the establishment and improvement…
ACVO Eye Exams
Spring is almost here and so is the time to schedule a free eye exam administered by a veterinary ophthalmologist! The ACVO/Epicur National Service Animal…
Pupdate: Denise!
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…
Donor Spotlight: Stephanie Economu and Kathy Clark
“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.…
Volunteer Puppy Raisers: The Furey Family
Fidelco’s incredible community of Volunteer Puppy Raisers provide a loving environment, early training, and socialization to our pups. When puppies return to Fidelco’s campus for formal guide training at about 16 months old, they have a strong foundation of skills and socialization.
Client Profile: Lillian Johnson
Massachusetts native Lillian Johnson has been a valued member of the Fidelco Family for over 30 years: as a client since 1988 and member of…
Fall 2022: A Letter from the CEO
Happy Autumn to all. It’s been a good summer with new puppies and many more placements of guide dogs with their life partners. The training staff started the days much earlier to avoid the worst of the heat, and the dogs spent a lot of time playing in children’s wading pools (which is hilarious to watch!).
Client Stories: Snapshots
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation celebrates the diversity of our clients from across North America. Despite varied life experiences, careers, and interests, all lead active and…