SPCA Looking to Socialize Dogs and Relieve Stress for First Responders

Thursday, 8 December 2022 12:19

By Linda Morgan

"Shelter Doggie Dates" program sees shelter dogs socialize with fire and bylaw enforcement personnel

The Niagara SPCA and Humane Society is testing a new program to help both dogs and firefighters.

The shelter has teamed up with Port Colborne Fire and Emergency Services for the "Shelter Doggie Dates" program.

Dogs are taken into a fire station, with the goal of helping them learn how to socialize while also relieving stress on emergency services workers.

The program was modeled after a similar service in Winnipeg.

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