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The Asheville chapter of this nonprofit organization introduces local veterans to highly trained canine companions — and they need volunteers to raise the puppies. City Editor Molly here. I had only been sitting in the Asheville office of Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) for a few minutes when one of the organization’s service dogs trotted in. He was […]
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Warrior Canine Connection is a nonprofit organization that enlists recovering veterans, called “Warriors,” in a therapeutic mission of learning to train service dogs for their fellow veterans. Click here to check out the full story from WLOS 13 News.
Story by Taylor Mayberry Letterkenny Army Depot CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – For the first time in history, the Letterkenny Army Depot’s Fire and Emergency Services onboarded a firefighter and service animal team when Buddy Niner and his dog, Bea, joined LEAD on June 17. Niner enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2007 and deployed to […]
By Steven B. Brooks Two different approaches to dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide prevention were shared on Aug. 23 with The American Legion TBI/PTSD Suicide Prevention Committee in New Orleans during the organization’s national convention. Read the full article from the American Legion.
Warrior Canine Connection’s (WCC) Barney isn’t just another adorable pup—he’s a vital part of a transformative program helping Veterans in Frederick. At the Platoon Veteran Services Center (VSC), Barney is actively involved in WCC’s Mission Based Trauma Recovery (MBTR) training, which supports Veterans dealing with a range of challenges, including PTSD. Since joining the program […]
At Warrior Canine Connection, dogs hold a special place in our hearts—and in the world. They’re the stars of countless movies, the subjects of beloved books, and the inspiration behind many iconic songs. We asked our team to share their favorite dog-themed tunes or those tied to a cherished memory with a furry friend. Check […]
Allen Whitwell’s connection to Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) began serendipitously through the organization’s popular puppy cam back in the early days in Brookeville. Drawn initially by the adorable sight of playful puppies, Allen quickly became a steadfast supporter of WCC, dedicating his time and resources to advance its mission of supporting Veterans through the healing […]
Warrior Canine Connection happily invites current and past graduates, their families, our amazing volunteers and supporters to join us for WCC’s Class of 2024 virtual ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 21. For those who wish to continue the celebration from online to in-person, WCC will also host a post-graduation ceremony reception later that afternoon. Our graduating teams and […]
We are thrilled to welcome Deborah Logan to the WCC team! Deborah joined us as a Service Dog Training Apprentice in June and will be instrumental in running MBTR sessions and training WCC service dogs. Deborah’s journey with WCC began when she met one of the original service dogs, WCC’s Cadence. As a volunteer puppy […]
Rick Yount has been involved in animal-assisted therapy for the past 22 years. He combined his social work knowledge and service dog training background to develop a novel intervention to help servicemembers who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Learn more in this week’s episode of The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast here.
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