Stories of Impact
Fate, Freedom and the Future: Veteran Service Dog Team Ryan & Tommy II
When Ryan Boyles was first paired with Warrior Canine Connection service dog Tommy II and saw that they shared the same birthdate—April 30—he says he felt like their new partnership was fate. “I felt like it was meant to be, and then they brought him in, and I fell in love with him immediately,” said […]
We Honor Our Volunteers
April is National Volunteer Month. We at Warrior Canine Connection are grateful to all the volunteers who support our organization. Your generosity allows our Veterans to heal, our programs to thrive, and has created a strong community. “Volunteers are the backbone of our organization,” said Rick Yount, founder and executive director, Warrior Canine Connection. “We […]
Veterans Get Surprise Funding
Thanks to modern technology, two WCC Veteran Service Dog Teams received a great surprise during what they thought was simply a virtual discussion with colleagues from a partner program. It all took place, thanks to the American Warrior Initiative (AWI). A nonprofit dedicated https://operationwarriorshield.com to supporting military families and Veterans, AWI was established by Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. based in Ellicott City, Maryland. This year, […]
To the Ruff and Back: WCC’s Captain Visits with Jack Nicklaus
We often say “it takes a village” to raise a Warrior Canine Connection service dog. There’s the help of loving puppy parents, Warrior trainers, volunteers, EPWs, staff, community leaders, and even a sports legend! Golf icon Jack Nicklaus, who has served on WCC’s Board of Advisors since 2014, recently had the opportunity to spend some […]
Better Together
Molly Morelli, who spearheads Warrior Canine Connection’s (WCC) Dog Programs, will tell you a lot has changed since she first got involved with service dogs. She not only helped found WCC back in 2011, but she also oversees all programs directly related to the breeding and overall health of each WCC dog. “There has been […]
Volunteerism: A Family Affair
In August 2015, Pam Govender and Pawan Galhotra, along with their two young children, Sajel and Emil, were searching for a volunteer opportunity to give back to their community. The family had two requirements. First, because Pawan works at the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Medical Center in California in its polytrauma unit, they wanted to stay connected to the VA’s programs. Second, they also wanted it to be […]
