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Guide Dogs Policy

For an increased accessibility

To prevent the spread of disease from animals to humans, reduce allergic reactions and prevent attacks on users, the Montreal Heart Institute (MHI) adopted a policy on access for guide dogs and service dogs. Aside from these two exceptions, animals are formally prohibited at the MHI.

  • The only animals allowed at the MHI are guide dogs and service dogs.
  • The only areas where guide dogs and service dogs are accepted at the MHI are the outpatient clinics, the Research Centre, the cafeteria and the Test Centre.
  • If the owner of a guide dog or service dog has to be admitted to the hospital, the patient must leave the dog with someone outside the institution.
  • If the owner of a guide dog or service dog has to undergo an exam or procedure, the person must leave the dog with an individual who has accompanied the patient to the MHI.
  • The owner of a guide dog or service dog must always keep the dog on a harness.
  • Upon request, the dog's owner must provide the animal's latest vaccination record.
  • This policy is applied by security staff and the infection prevention and control consultant.