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Veterans with Legal Issues in San Francisco Complete Service Dog Training with Warrior Canine Connection

August 21, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO – Veterans involved in legal issues in San Francisco Superior Court’s Veterans Justice Court are now learning to train service dogs for their fellow Veterans through a new program being offered by Warrior Canine Connection. Veterans participating in WCC’s service dog training program not only fulfill community service hours but they also learn […]

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Join us in congratulating WCC's Smith & The Wilder Family We are excited to announce that WCC's Smith will be graduating as an Ambassador Dog with Warrior Canine Connection's Class of 2018! WCC’s Smith can be spotted at conferences and events in the DC Metro Area as well as cities throughout the United States. In his role as an Ambassador Dog, Smith helps to spread WCC’s mission as far and as wide as possible, particularly to those in the military community. When Smith is not working, he is spending time with his adoring family, David, Jennifer, Jack, and William Wilder. Colonel David Wilder spent twenty-five years as a civil engineer in the United States Air Force, retiring in 2017. The Wilders moved ten times to duty locations around the world, including multiple deployments to the Middle East. A good ambassador cares not just about those they represent, but also about those with whom they interact with on a regular basis. They are trustworthy and loyal. They are friendly and can adjust well to a variety of situations and environments. They are a dog with the characteristics and attributes of WCC’s Smith. WCC’s Smith has been able to effectively fulfill his role as an Ambassador Dog, in part due to the support and extraordinary dedication he received from his puppy parent, Lisa Pendleton. Lisa grew up in a military family. She explains, “My father, John Sheeley, Jr. served in the United States Navy and had wanted to volunteer with Veterans when he retired. He passed before he could fulfill that wish. So when I was introduced to WCC by Sue Hood shortly after he passed, I knew it was meant to be. I would do this not only for our Veterans but also to honor my father and all he gave to his family and his country. Raising Smith was one of the greatest joys of my life. Through him, I saw firsthand the healing power of these beautiful creatures and how they truly effect a Veteran’s life. It’s amazing and powerful. Smith is a loving, giving and happy boy. He has never met a stranger and is quick to ask for a belly rub!! One day we were at the grocery store and Smith went up to a gentleman and sat down in front of him. I said hello and we started to chat. He shared with me that he was a Veteran and suffered from PTSD and was having a rough time because he had recently lost his dog. Smith knew that this man needed him! That’s Smith...always happy to give love to any who need it.” It is with pride that we introduce WCC’s Smith as an Ambassador Dog and member of the Class of 2018. ... See MoreSee Less

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