COPE Service Dogs

Record #: BAR2663

Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 23 Sep 2024

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)
volunteer Puppy Foster families care for the dogs in their homes for a 1 to 2 year commitment period
runs special events and fundraisers, contact Fundraising Coordinator, Tammy at fundraising@copedogs.org for information about upcoming events
to volunteer contact Helen Kindy, Office Administrator, 705-724-2673, ext. 221, helen@copedogs.org

Hours	Office Hours: By appointment
Areas Served	Simcoe County
Boundaries	Barrie/Innisfil area
Eligibility	Call or visit website for more information, complete pre-application form on website to determine eligibility
Application	Call or visit website for more information, complete pre-application form on website to determine eligibility
Languages	English
Fees	Program - email info@copedogs.org for more information

Site Location	Use Door #2 to enter the building - park in between yellow lines for free
Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	Barrie by the Bay 80 Bradford St, Suite 223 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 6S7
Intersection	Bradford St and Simcoe St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Office Phone	705-734-2673, (705-734-COPE)
E-Mail	info@copedogs.org
Website	copedogs.org/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/copedogs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/copeservicedogs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@copeservicedogs1049
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