One of the most respected charities in America is gearing up for its annual fundraising season.

The Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation says it costs $50,000 to train each guide dog which is then partnered with people who are visually impaired.

The nonprofit, which dedicates every October to fundraising, relies entirely on donations from the public to perform this service.

Fidelco the only guide-dog school in America - bringing animals directly to the client's home for partner training.

Fidelco, celebrating its 61st anniversary, says it's proud to have provided more than 1,500 dogs to people who are visually impaired.