Sweet Charity Medical Assistance Dogs
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NKT1567 | Last Modified: 17 Apr 2019 | Last Full Update: 26 Mar 2018 |
| Record Details | |
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| programs@sweetcharity.ca | |
| Website | www.sweetcharity.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/SweetCharityDogs Twitter: www.twitter.com/SweetCharityDog |
| Primary Executive | John Playford, Board Chair |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations |
| Description (Service) | trains service dogs through 3 programs; Diabetes Alert Dog (DAD) program trains puppies as service dogs to match them with children with Type 1 diabetes * dogs are professionally trained to recognize low blood sugars and alert the child or get help; Personal Support Dog (DSD) program trains rescue dogs as support dogs to help mitigate the impact of high stress and mental health concerns in children and youth * dog acts as emotional and psychological support youth; Canine Ambassador Program (CAP) ambassador teams, made up of staff and pet dogs trained to be therapy dogs, promote positive socialization and calm interactions with a goal of promoting well-being and positive mental health * ambassador teams are trained to provide emotional support in the safety of the particular facility |
| Hours | Call for information |
| Areas Served | Simcoe County ; York Region |
| Boundaries | Mainly Simcoe County; within a 50 mile radius of Barrie |
| Eligibility | Diabetes Alert Dog for children 5 to 18 years old with type 1 diabetes, hypo unaware * Personal Support dog program for children 5 years old and older (see sweetcharity.ca) |
| Application | contact for additional information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service ; varies with program; please contact for information |
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Anne St N and Dunlop St W |
| Physical Access | Unknown |
| Service Categories | Service Animals |