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Fido Niagara

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Record #: NIA1692 Last Modified: 01 Mar 2021 Last Full Update: 30 Oct 2020
Contact Details
Office Phone 905-708-6582
Fax 289-460-2466
E-Mail info@fidoniagara.ca
Website www.fidoniagara.ca
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Site Details
Areas Served Niagara Region
Located In Community Niagara Falls
Address & Map
4551 Zimmerman Ave
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 3M5
 
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Intersection Zimmerman Ave and Bridge St
Mailing Address PO Box 40035 
Victoria St 
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 0A3
Service and Access Details
Description (Service) Offers temporary pet fostering for vulnerable individuals and families who are experiencing a temporary medical, housing, or legal emergency. Provides shelter, food, and exercise to pets for up to 70 days through a network of volunteers. 
 
COVID-19: Now offering the Pet Emergency Temporary Shelter Program (PETS) - A collaboration between Fido, the Lincoln County Humane Society (LCHS), Niagara Health and Niagara EMS. Provides up to 14 days of boarding at LCHS or fostering by Fido Niagara for people hospitalized due to COVID-19. Healthcare staff may request the service by calling the LCHS at 905-682-0767. Pet owners will require a referral from hospital staff.
Hours Intakes Mon-Sun 24 hours
Eligibility Niagara residents experiencing medical, housing or legal emergencies that require temporary pet fostering.
Application Call or fill out intake form on website. Requests for fostering are only accepted from a Niagara Region accredited social welfare agency, medical facility, or other municipal organization who is caring for and representing the animal’s owner (i.e. social worker, EMS technician, nurse, doctor, etc.)
Languages English
Fees Service ; Initial 40-day fostering period is free. 30-day conditional extensions may be available for $125.
Physical Access Not Applicable
Other Details
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 2019
Service Categories Pet Boarding/Sitting Services