Record #:
BAR4453
Last Modified:
30 Jan 2024
Last Full Update:
26 Jan 2024
Location, Telephone & Internet
| Office Phone | 705-726-0991 |
| yorksimcoemuskoka@sja.ca | |
| Website | www.sja.ca/en |
| Social Media |    |
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address | Barrie By The Bay 80 Bradford St, Suite 400 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 6S7 |
| Intersection | Bradford St and Simcoe St |
Contact Information
| Mailing Address | Barrie By The Bay 80 Bradford St, Suite 400 Barrie Canada L4N 6S7 |
Description & Services
| Description (Service) | Brings carefully selected dogs and their humans to people in need of companionship at places such as hospitals, long-term care homes, colleges/universities. Therapeutic benefits help individuals and their caregivers. Paws 4 Stories program helps children build confidence as they learn to read. The non-judgemental presence of the dog allows children to read without interruption, improving reading skills and self-esteem. |
| Hours | Vary |
| Areas Served | Simcoe County ; York County |
| Eligibility | Dogs must be well-behaved, friendly and outgoing. They must be healthy and up to date with all vaccinations and well groomed before each visit. Handlers should be ready to commit to at least a one-hour visit at the same facility weekly and are required to attend an orientation session before they are considered for the program. |
| Application | Call or email |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Other Details
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |