We at Fidelco have faith that a better tomorrow is around the corner despite the sputtering economy. We continue to receive more applications for Fidelco guide dogs than ever before.

In turn, we are ramping up our breeding program; which means more foster families will have opportunities to raise our wonderful Fidelco pups. And within two years, these fully-trained guide dogs will be matched with qualified applicants.

But we can’t do it alone. We depend on you to keep our lights on, our trainers on the road and our clients able to live full and productive lives. While we know that your own financial pressures are significant, it’s important to remember our founder, Charlie Kaman’s words; “Failure is not an option because the mission is far too great.”

Thank you for your support and for being an important part of the Fidelco family.

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third consecutive 4-star rating.

50th Anniversary Fidelco Book

Writer Gerri Hirshey has been interviewing clients and their families, foster families, Fidelco personnel and others for a book to be published in 2010--our 50th anniversary. She would like to include short stories from anyone who has raised or lived with Fidelco dogs that speaks to the close bonds between these wonderful animals and their owners.

The stories need to be brief; a paragraph or two. Please send them, along with your contact information, to jackhayward@fidelco.org. Thank you!

Janet LaBreck and "Osbourne:"

Filling Big Shoes

Sponsor a Fidelco Guide Dog Puppy!

"Vasko" is a 12-week old Fidelco puppy. He will spend the next year with Gert and John, his foster parents, becoming acclimated to our world and learning a few basic commands.

Gert and John will also do body handling exercises with him, as Vasko must get used to sudden reaching and touching.

You can help Fidelco give Vasko what he needs for his first year of life. By doing so, you will help him grow into an incredible guide dog that gives a Fidelco client the same freedom and independence that we often take for granted.

Click here to sponsor Vasko and receive "pupdates" as Vasko transitions from pup to partner.

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Demand for Fidelco Guide Dogs is at an all-time high. If you're ready to experience the Fidelco difference, click here to learn about our admissions and application process.

The 5th Annual Fidelco Fall Classic

The 2009 Walk for Fidelco

Fidelco Up Close and Personal

We now offer tours of the Fidelco campus on the first Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2 p.m. The tours take approximately one hour. If you or your group is interested in a tour of Fidelco, contact Jan Adams at 860-243-4801 or at jadams@fidelco.org. Sign up now, as space is limited.

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