COPE Service Dogs

Site: Barrie

Record #: BAR2663
Last Modified: 01 Dec 2023
Last Full Update: 31 May 2022

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 PO Box 20035 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 6E9

Description & Services

Description (Service) Provides highly skilled service dogs to people with mobility and some other 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 Event Coordinator, Deb James deb@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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