Posts Tagged ‘Volunteer Puppy Raiser’
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. Stephanie’s love for German Shepherd…
Read MoreVolunteer 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.
Read MoreVirtual Insights & Puppy Raiser Orientation
Our Insights and Orientation session is the first step to becoming a volunteer. You will learn more about our organization and our Puppy Raising Program. During Insights you will learn…
Read MoreA Volunteer Story: Adele and Ed Banas
The Banases are seasoned Puppy Raisers, having raised a total of 11 Fidelco dogs!
Read MoreProfound Appreciation for our Volunteers
Earlier this month I was in the Pup House with Fidelco staff and volunteers, watching ten 7-week-old puppies running riot over the socialization room. It’s filled with toys and distractions,…
Read MoreDedicated to Service and Community
Volunteer Puppy Raisers generously give their time, patience, and care to provide young pups with the socialization and essential skills that prepare them for the next phase of their guide dog journey. Puppy Raiser families open their homes and hearts to raise a puppy that will one day be a trusted guide dog partner for a person who is blind.
Read MoreFidelco Puppy Olympics
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…
Read MoreThe Gift of a Great Start
Volunteer Puppy Raisers play a vital role in the development of Fidelco German Shepherds as they grow into becoming guide dogs. From eight weeks until about 14–16 months old, puppies…
Read MoreRight at Home
When Fidelco Volunteer Puppy Raiser Instructor Wendy Davis brought home the D-29 litter of eight 4½-week-old puppies in February, she had no idea of how the world was about to…
Read MoreFull House
Like so many organizations in the United States and around the world, Fidelco quickly transitioned to remote operations in mid-March as the COVID-19 crisis mounted. Within 48 hours, every one…
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