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Program: Therapy Dog Program
Organizations: St John Ambulance - Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario Branch
St John Ambulance - Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario Branch - Kenora - First Aid and CPR Services
Description of Services:
  • Provides a therapeutic program through visitation by dogs and their volunteer handlers to individuals dealing with illness, loneliness, depression or recovering from surgery
  • Offers visitation in facilities such as daycare centres, hospitals, long-term care facilities, senior's residences and special needs programs
  • Encourages and welcomes volunteers, especially those with friendly, well-behaved dogs who would be interested in brightening an individual's day
  • Evaluates each dog to ensure the best temperament for the task
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    Requirements
    Fees: None
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
    • Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and own a dog and

    • Be willing to commit to the program and a placement facility for at least one year

    • Cannot accept Pit Bull applicants due to passing of Bill 132
    Application:
    • Application available online for requesting dog therapy services

    • Requires a criminal records check

    • Must attend an orientation session followed by an evaluation of the dog and owner's dog-handling abilities
    Languages: English
    Contact Information
    Phone Numbers: 807-468-8363
    Toll-Free: 1-800-667-6246
    Fax: 807-343-0295
    Email: kenora@sja.ca
    Website: www.sja.ca/en
    Address: 214 Eighth St
    Kenora, ON
    P0X 1C0
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    Location:
    • Located at Eighth St in Keewatin
    • Closest intersection is at Eighth St and Ottawa St
    Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
    Contacts: Toni Tallari - Customer Services Representative
    807-345-1712 Ext 3 * toni.tallari@sja.ca
    Diana Sustawenko - Executive Director
    807-345-1712 Ext 6 * diana.sustawenko@sja.ca

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