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Freedom Guide Dogs Institute

Published: September 11, 2026

Business Profile

Organization

Freedom Guide Dogs Institute

Vision Statement

Empowering individuals and enhancing community well-being through certified animal-assisted initiatives at Freedom Guide Dogs Institute.

Mission Statement

Freedom Guide Dogs Institute is dedicated to delivering professional animal-assisted therapy, skill-building, and support services tailored to unique client needs.

Organization Start Date

2017-09-11

Partner in Research Projects

No

Interested in Partnering in Research Projects

No

Years of Operating

7

Number of Employees

Number of Volunteers

Scope of Work

Social Services
Healthcare
Justice
Corrections

Code of Ethics

Does your business have a Code of Ethics?

Yes

If yes, please include a link to your Code

https://example.com/ethics

Geographical Location(s)

National
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Sourced: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business/start/register-with-gov/register-corp/register-corp-prov.html

Type of Business

Registered Charity
Non-Profit
Membership-Based Organization
Sole Proprietorship
For-Profit
Other: Please explain.

Insurance Coverage

Insurance Coverage

Yes

Contact

Authorized Contact Person

Jessica Lopez

Email Address

contact@freedom-guide-dogs-institute.ca

Address

9472 Main Street

City

St. John's

Province/Territory

Newfoundland and Labrador

Country

Canada

Postal Code

M5V 2T6

Primary Phone Number

416-555-7658

Human Resources

Volunteer driven
Combination of volunteers and paid staff
Work with multi-disciplinary teams
Licensed Professionals
Consultants

AAHS Business

Scope of Services

Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA) Recreational Activities
Animal-Assisted Learning (AAL) Skill Building
Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) Treatment
Assistance/Service Animal

Affiliations

Animal Assisted Intervention International (aaII)
Assistance Dogs International (ADI)
Canadian Association of Service Dog Trainers
Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers (CAPDT)
Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA)
Dreamcatcher™ Animal Assisted Wellness Academy
Eagala
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF)
International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ)
PATH International (PATH Intl.)
Professional Association for Equine Facilitated Wellness
Other

Populations Served

Age Groups

0-14 years
15-24 years
25-54 years
55-64 years
65 years and over
Sourced: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/71-607-x/71-607-x2020018-eng.htm

Physical

Diabetes
Epilepsy
A brain injury
Paralysis
Amputation
Mobility Issues
Visual impairment
Cancer
Hearing impairment
Speech impairment
Reliance on a guide dog or other service animal
Seizures

Other Disability

Cognitive disability
Learning disability
Mental health disability
An injury or disability
Sensory

Other Healthcare and Social Services

Trauma-Informed Services
Victims Services
Prison Inmates AAHS Programs
Veterans and Family Members
Emergency Responders - Paramedics, Fire Fighters, and Police
Other

Human-Services Assistance Animals (HSAA) involved in your AAHS

Domesticated Mammals

Alpacas
Cats
Dogs
Donkeys
Ferrets
Goats
Guinea pigs
Horses
Llamas
Pigs
Rats
Rabbits
Sheep

Domesticated Birds

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Domesticated Fish

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