COPE Service Dogs
P.O. Box 20035 L4M 6E9 Barrie, ON, Canada

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Many thanks to Isy for fundraising for Magic! Check out Isy's link https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx If you would like to fundraise for a dog visit http://copedogs.org//buddy-paddles-simcoe-2020-top-dog-co/ or contact [email protected]

Happy 20th Anniversary COPE Service Dogs! As we reach the milestone of our 20th Anniversary we would love to thank you for helping us Unleash Potential and bringing so many positive changes to our communities. Many, many paws have helped improved youth mental health in our Canines in the Classroom program, have touched the lives of elementary students through our Reading Buddy program and have improved lives through our Life Partner and Facility Dog programs. It is hard to b...elieve that 20 years has passed since COPE Service Dogs Founder and Teacher, Jane Boake, started our Canines in the Classroom program in her home in 2000. Jane's mission was to empower students to face and overcome their own challenges while training COPE's service dogs alongside a professional trainer. Since inception, thousands of students have been empowered through this program. Speaking of thousands, they say a picture is worth a 1000 words! We thought you might like looking back at just a few of our many memories that you helped create!

Meet TJ TJ is a big, gangly, gentle giant! Part Lab and Golden Retriever, he brings a smile to every face that he meets as he maneuvers his large body into small places. His enthusiasm for people and other dogs is contagious. TJ was born to COPE’s McHappy a year ago and still gets uber-excited seeing his Mom and fellow littermates. TJ was named by a generous sponsor in honour of her late husband Tom. He was a big-hearted man and an advocate for service dogs. Tom played a par...t in raising a dog currently working as a wheelchair helper. TJ carries his nickname. TJ loves attending school and working with his student trainers. One of his favourite times of the week is lounging on a pillow with elementary school students during COPE’s ‘Reading Buddy’ program. When he isn’t training, TJ can be found playing with his friend Flo, retrieving the biggest stick he can find on a walk or going to work with his Foster Mom at a law firm.

MEET MAGIC Magic was born in April 2019 to COPE’s very own McHappy. Her collar colour was yellow, giving her the nickname of Buttercup. Her official name Magic came from a wonderful sponsor whose husband has been an avid magician since youth. Such a fitting name for the work Magic will be doing in the future. Once old enough to leave her litter, Magic lived with her temporary foster family at a cottage on Georgian Bay for the summer. Here Magic learned to love boating, swimmi...ng, the great outdoors and her basic obedience. As well as taking part in COPE’s 'Canines in the Classroom' and 'Reading Buddy' programs, Magic goes to work with her foster dad at a law firm. Clients and staff alike, love having her around. She enjoys sitting with clients and keeping them calm during sometimes stressful meetings. Last week, Magic helped a young child who was having a difficult time expressing their feelings. Once sitting with Magic difficult words just came tumbling out. Since then the child has been able to communicate to others more. Magic loves training! She is very calm, obedient and very willing to please. Her favourite command is ‘down-wait’. Climbing stairs are a challenge for her, but she is working on overcoming her hesitation. In her free time Magic can be found playing with her orange ball or waking her foster dad up at 6:30 am. Sleeping in is Magics least favourite thing! Magic's Picks Movie: Puptown Girl Star: Meowly Cyrus Activity: Visiting the Barking Lot Your Weekly Smile Q: Why are dogs like phones? A: Because they have collar IDs.