In the Novosibirsk region began to issue certificates for food to guide dogs
A new measure of support has already received 12 residents of the region
In the Novosibirsk region, 12 owners of guide dogs received electronic certificates for the purchase of food for their pets. This was reported in the regional branch of the Social Fund of Russia.
The new support measure has been in place since 2026. The nominal value of the certificate is 83,900 rubles, while the amount is planned to be indexed annually.
As explained by Oksana Babaskina, Deputy Manager of the SFR department for the Novosibirsk region, the certificates complement the current compensation for the costs of maintaining and veterinary maintenance of guide dogs. Its size is almost 40 thousand rubles a year. Thus, the total state support exceeds 120 thousand rubles.
A separate application for obtaining a certificate is not required. It is issued automatically when the owner applies for annual compensation for the maintenance of the animal.
You can use the funds for 12 months, including for the purchase of feed on marketplaces with home delivery. Owners independently select suitable food for their four-legged assistants.
Guide dogs are provided free of charge to people with visual disabilities of groups I and II together with the necessary equipment.
Earlier, “MK in Novosibirsk” reported problems with the payment of compensation to a resident of the city who lost a guide dog.
