COPE Service Dogs

Site: Barrie

Record #: BAR2663
Last Modified: 12 Jan 2024
Last Full Update: 02 Jan 2024

Location, Telephone & Internet

Office Phone 705-734-2673, (705-734-COPE)
E-Mail info@copedogs.org
Website copedogs.org/
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Site Location Use Door #2 to enter the building - park in between yellow lines for free
Located In Community Barrie
Address Barrie by the Bay
80 Bradford St, Suite 223
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 6S7
Intersection Bradford St and Simcoe St

Contact Information

Primary Contact Helen Kindy, Office Coordinator; Email: helen@copedogs.org
Alternate Contact Peggy Lee, Director of Program Delivery; Email: peggy@copedogs.org
Mailing Address Cope Service Dogs 
PO Box 20035 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 6E9

Description & Services

Description (Service) Provides highly skilled service dogs to people with mobility disabilities to help them lead a more independent life
  • COPE canine companions assist their partners by doing such tasks as retrieving objects, opening and closing doors, and turning on lights
  • dogs are trained by youth in a unique "Canines in the Classroom" Program operating at local high schools, contact Jane Boake for more information jane@copedogs.org
  • youth-dog teams visit local elementary schools on a regular basis to help young children read (Reading Buddy Program)
  • provide therapy visits with seniors
  • volunteer Puppy Foster families care for the dogs in their homes for up to a 2 year training period
  • runs special events and fundraisers, contact Fundraising Coordinator, Tammy at fundraising@copedogs.org for information about upcoming events
Hours Office Hours: By appointment
Areas Served Simcoe County
Boundaries Provide service dogs within a 3 hour radius of Barrie, Ontario
Eligibility Call or visit website for more information, complete pre-application form on website to determine eligibility
Residency Requirements: Provide service dogs within a 3 hour radius of Barrie, Ontario
Application Call or visit website for more information, complete pre-application form on website to determine eligibility
Languages English; Cantonese; Mandarin
Fees Program - email info@copedogs.org for more information

Other Details

Physical Access Fully Accessible

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