Gastown Wants YOU and Your Pooch!
What is the Pooches on patrol Program?

An opportunity for dogs and their humans to walk and watch the neighbourhood
ICBC and Neighbours First have teamed up to develop the Pooches on Patrol program in Gastown. Together we can fight autocrime and other problems in the area!
In the case of emergency, participants are to call 9-1-1
Neighbours first will work with dog owners, the police and the City of Vancouver to address non-emergency problems such as graffiti, garbage, or other undesirable behaviour
Volunteers and their dogs will receive training

Membership details

Volunteers with the Pooches on Patrol program must be registered through the Gastown office of Neighbours First
Membership is based on a screening process conducted by Gastown Neighbours First
All participants must obey all rules and regulations set by Gastown Neighbours First
Upon acceptance members will receive their dog tag and a certificate verifying membership

Goals

To help make Gastown safer and to reduce crime
To provide an avenue for residents who walk their dogs regularly to observe and report any unusual behaviour in Gastown

Dog Etiquette
Please Keep Sidewalks and Parks Enjoyable for Everyone!

Bring a litter bag for picking up your dog's droppings
Your dog must be licensed and currently vaccinated
Do not let your dog jump up on anyone
Do not leave your dog unattended
Keep your dog under control at all times

Neither the Pooches on Patrol Program
nor the Neighbours First Program will tolerate any form
of vigilante behaviour.

To apply, please go to www.neighboursfirst.ca and fill out the form below. In the feedback section, we request that you provide your:

address,
date of birth,
Driver's Licence number, and
your dog's name.

All information will be kept in strictest confidence
If you need to Call phone 604-683-9101