Nov 4, 2024 | Connecticut, Guide Dogs, Lifestyle, News
The Honorable David S. Tatel, retired judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Court and Fidelco client, has recently published his memoir, Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice. Judge Tatel was previously the subject of an article...
Nov 4, 2024 | Connecticut, Guide Dogs, Lifestyle, News
Fidelco is honored to have been selected as Suburban Suburu’s hometown charity for the 12th year in a row, receiving a gift of $44,900.Subaru’s Share the Love event allows retailers across the country, like Suburban Subaru, to give back to their communities. Fidelco...
Nov 4, 2024 | Connecticut, Guide Dogs, Lifestyle, News
Chris Norwood was inspired to become involved with Fidelco while at a work event where Paralympic athlete and Retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Brad Snyder was the guest speaker. “To see firsthand the bond Brad had with his Fidelco guide dog and the impact the dog had on...
Nov 4, 2024 | Connecticut, Guide Dogs, Lifestyle, News
The special partnership between Fidelco and Lions Clubs throughout Connecticut and New England in service to individuals who are blind continued to flourish in 2023-2024. More than $80,000 was donated and many collaborative events were held.Support from the...
Nov 4, 2024 | Connecticut, Guide Dogs, Lifestyle, News
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 December of 2023 as our consulting veterinarian.Dr. Goldman is the founder and owner of Canton Animal Hospital in...
Nov 4, 2024 | Connecticut, Guide Dogs, Lifestyle, News
“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 had enough vision to travel independently.”Janet’s vision continued to deteriorate due to retinitis pigmentosa, and she begun using a...
