Testimonials

It’s no secret that our volunteer puppy raisers are among our most treasured volunteer groups. They take our pups when they are about eight weeks of age and raise and socialize them for 14 to 18 months. Then, when our volunteers love their puppies the most, we ask for them back. It takes a special person or family to do this kind of work. If you are interested in learning more or becoming a Fidelco volunteer puppy raiser, click on the link below.

Here are some of the very special people who are our volunteer puppy raisers.

 

The Hannigans and "Rembrandt"

Don and Rita Hannigan, of Westfield, MAssachusetts, have raised 19 Fidelco pups, beginning in 1991. Each of their

pups was named after artists and composers (Faulkner, Haydn, Wyeth, etc.) to honor their passion for the arts. When asked why they have raised so many pups for Fidelco, their answer is simple.

“If we raised and kept a pup, it would be our pet but it would only be a dog. If we turn it in and it becomes a blind

person's guide dog, then it is really something special!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Limanni Family and "Winston”

The Lamanni's now have "Winston," their sixth Fidelco puppy. In addition, "Georgia," a retired Fidelco

breed dog, is also part of their family. It is the dedication of the Lamanni's and so many other individuals

and families that make the Fidelco volunteer puppy raiser program such a rewarding and exciting undertaking.