St John Ambulance

Site: Halton Region Branch

Service: Therapy Dog Program

Record #: OAK2725
Last Full Update: 01 Mar 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-469-9325
E-Mail halton.region@sja.ca
Website www.sja.ca/en/community-services/therapy-dog-program
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Twitter Twitter, YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Tim Bauer, Executive Director
Contact Form https://www.sja.ca/en/contact-us

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

A therapy dog program

  • well-trained, sound-tempered, and well-groomed dogs visit nursing homes, hospitals, seniors centres and other locations for those who do not have access to a canine companion
  • visiting dogs are a valuable therapeutic aid for children, shut-ins, the sick or the elderly
Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * therapy tests at St. John Ambulance office

Areas Served Oakville
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) and up
  • must obtain police security check
  • dog must pass the Therapy Test and have current vaccinations
  • program requires a commitment by volunteer and dog to visit the same place and person, at the same time and day of the week, on a regular basis
Application

Contact for information

Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Halton Region
Address & Map
468 Morden Rd, Suite 2
Oakville, ON L6K 3W4
 
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Intersection Dorval Dr and Speers Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Pet Assisted Therapy

Agency Overview

Locations for this Service


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