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June is PTSD Awareness Month, a time to recognize the invisible wounds many Veterans carry and the importance of connection, community and support in the healing process. For many Veterans living with PTSD, one of the most difficult challenges isn’t always what others can see—it’s the gradual loss of connection. Trauma can increase isolation, strain […]
For Air Force Veteran Allison “Allie” Butts, PTSD Awareness Month isn’t an abstract observance—it’s something she lives every day, and something she now navigates with the steady presence of a 72-pound yellow Labrador Retriever and service dog named Rock. “I exhale now and feel happy,” she says, almost surprised by how natural that feeling has […]
There’s something special about summer reading—long days, slower schedules and the simple joy of relaxing outside with a good book and a dog nearby. So, when we asked our WCC Facebook and LinkedIn communities to share their favorite dog-themed reads for our June newsletter, you responded with a list full of adventure, inspiration, nostalgia and […]
Since 2024, something remarkable has been happening at the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)—dogs are helping investigators find what the human eye might miss. At the center of that effort is Jill, a Labrador retriever from Warrior Canine Connection (WCC), and the first dog placed in NCIS’s Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K-9 program. She lives […]
For Air Force Veteran Allison “Allie” Butts, PTSD Awareness Month isn’t an abstract observance—it’s something she lives every day, and something she now navigates with the steady presence of a 72-pound yellow Labrador Retriever and service dog named Rock. “I exhale now and feel happy,” she says, almost surprised by how natural that feeling has […]
There’s no denying that choosing a second dog breed can be tricky as narrowing down the best dogs for multi-dog households isn’t as simple as it may seem. Because of that, bringing a new dog into a home with other pets can be an exciting, but sometimes a challenging experience as well. Read the full […]
Service dogs are highly trained animals that assist individuals with specific disabilities, like blindness, hearing loss, mental health issues, and an assortment of other medical conditions. You’ve likely seen one of these hardworking, vested pups in action before. Read the full story in A-Z Animals here.
Bea, a Labrador Retriever, is the AKC Humane Fund Award for Canine Excellence winner in the Service Dog category. She is the devoted companion of Buddy Niner, a Marine Corps and Air National Guard veteran, providing vital emotional support as he navigates life after service. Bea’s impact extends beyond buddy, offering comfort and support to […]
Volunteer impact isn’t just part of the story at Warrior Canine Connection — it is the story. In 2025 alone, 838 dedicated volunteers gave 137,507 hours of their time, generating an extraordinary $4.7 million in impact. Every one of those hours helped train service dogs and support the healing journeys of Veterans and Military Families. That impact includes 101 […]
Some connections change everything. For Army Veteran Bridget, that connection came in the form of a service dog named Mary Gene — a partnership built on trust, healing and unwavering support. As 2025 Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) Veteran Service Dog Team graduates, Bridget and Mary Gene share a bond that goes far beyond companionship — […]
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