FAQs Archive - Page 2 of 6 - Breakaway Community Services

Q: I notice you post stories and quotes on your social media accounts. Will my personal information be shared?

No. The information you give us is confidential and known only to your immediate TRT contact(s). When a photo and/or story is posted on social media it with permission to share, and we’re happy to share your words but only if you want us to.

Q: When will my cat/dog return to me?

As soon as you say you’re ready! Once we hear that you and your loved one can be reunited, we will aim to get them to you as soon as possible. This will depend on our Sitter and Transporter’s schedule for pick up and your availability for drop off. We imagine you’ll be very excited to reunite, so we want this beautiful moment to happen as soon as it can.

Q: How long can my pet stay in TRT’s care?

We have Sitters who can provide care for a minimum of 5 days to a maximum of 3 months.

Q: Will I be able to see my cat/dog?

Your pet will be staying in the private home of a volunteer, so unfortunately visits are not possible. However, we can communicate with you as much as you’d like with any updates, photos, or day-to-day activities. If you have questions you would like to ask the Sitter about how your pet is doing, you can do so through your TRT contact.

Q: What if I don’t have food and supplies for my pet?

That’s no problem - we have supplies such as dog beds, crates, litter, food, etc. that will be provided to our Sitter during your pet’s stay.

Q: Where will my dog/cat stay?

We have an amazing team of volunteer cat and dog Sitters who also want you and your pet to stay together. They are animal lovers who have gone through an application process, including references and a home visit. Your dog/cat will stay in a Ruff Sitter’s home until you are ready to be reunited.

Q: Is there a chance I will lose my pet?

No, we want you and your pet to stay together. The reason we exist is to provide an option so that you do not lose your dog/cat.

Q: How does it work if I need TRT to look after my dog or cat?

Service Users and Support Workers can reach out to coordinate an intake. We want to collect information about your pet's routine and needs so that we can pair it with the most appropriate guesthouse.

Q: Is Breakaway hiring right now?

All of our open job opportunities can be found under the "Work With Us" tab on our website. Job details and information about the application process will be found under each posting.

Q: I am a school worker who knows a youth who could benefit from Breakaway's services. How do I make a referral?

Through our partnerships with the TDSB and TCDSB, Breakaway's Family and Youth Initiative provides provide individual or group counselling with students who have been identified by educators to have concerns related to drug or alcohol use, at the school location, if needed. To refer a student to our program, please fill out our School Referral Form: SCHO OL REFERRAL FORM 2022. Please send the completed referral form to our intake worker at aidlynl@breakawaycs.ca