COPE Service Dogs

Site: Barrie

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Record #: BAR2663
Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 23 Sep 2024

Contact Information

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

Site Information

Description (Site) COPE Service Dogs, Barrie office located at cross streets Bradford St and Simcoe St. Use Door #2 to enter the building.
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
Mailing Address Cope Service Dogs 
PO Box 20035 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 6E9
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

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
Volunteer Description
  • Volunteers needed to be Puppy Foster Families, Puppy Sitters, Drivers, Office Assistant, Event Coordination
  • Check website for other volunteer opportunities,
  • Contact Volunteer Coordinator at info@copedogs.org

Agency and Service Names

Former Name C.O.P.E. Service Dogs

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name COPE Service Dogs
Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Funding Donations

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Pet Assisted Therapy ; Service Animals