WASHINGTON – The Commanders, in partnership with Redwire, have welcomed to the team TJ, a 12-week-old Labrador retriever.
The yellow Lab is from Warrior Canine Connection, a Maryland nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering those who have sustained physical and psychological wounds in service. Read the full story on Fox 5 Washington DC here.
TJ, a 12-week-old yellow Lab, will spend the season with the Commanders before fetching a bigger purpose as a service dog for veterans.
ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders may have already found an early contender for rookie of the year and this one is expected to make a “pawsitive” impact on and off the field.
The team announced Thursday that TJ, a 12-week-old yellow Labrador Retriever, is joining the organization as its newest, furriest rookie. He’ll spend the upcoming season with the Burgundy and Gold while working on his basic skills and commands before eventually becoming a service dog for veterans. Check out the full story from WUSA9 here.
The Washington Commanders are starting the season on a paw-sitive note with the announcement of their new team dog, TJ.
TJ, a 12-week-old yellow Labrador retriever puppy, is joining the team to work on becoming a service dog, according to a press release. Read the full story in the Washington Examiner here.
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 story in the Charlotte Observer here.
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 his fellow firefighters as well. Watch the story on AKC TV here.
WCC Service Dog-in-Training Tugger and WCC Service Dog Erik were invited to be guests on Good Morning America to help kickoff the Phillies Opening Day. Check out the story here.
RICHMOND, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — The Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center is one place that believes in the special bond that pets bring. Watch the full story on CBS 19 News here.
Bea, a 5-year-old Labrador retriever who works alongside U.S. Marine Corps and Air National Guard veteran Buddy Niner of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, is the national winner of the AKC Humane Fund Award for Canine Excellence in the Service Dog category. Read the full story on ConnectingVets.com.
Lisa Williamson sits down for the latest Mission Matters with Army veteran Bob Ouellette. Bob is now involved with Warrior Canine Connection and shares how he came to join this amazing organization, as well as the great work they are doing with veterans who help train service dogs for other veterans. Listen to the Wreaths Across America interview here.
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