Stories of Impact
Hugglehounds Creates WCC’s Luke and Tommy II Lookalikes to Help Raise Funds for WCC
Okay, so how cute are these guys? Did you know these two adorable pups are named after real-life Warrior Canine Connection service dogs? Yep, that’s right, you’re looking at WCC’s Luke (black Lab) and WCC’s Tommy II (yellow Lab), and yes, they’re both wearing WCC camo service vests! This year, Hugglehounds’ Huggle Cause™ initiative is […]
Suzanne & Holli Ann Take on the 2022 Warrior Games
This year, Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) had one of its own participate in the Department of Defense’s annual “Warrior Games,” an athletic competition for Service Members and Veterans with visible and invisible wounds that is televised on ESPN. CAPT (Ret.) Suzanne Brown, who served in the United States Coast Guard for over 25 years and […]
WCC—Traveling in Style
Warrior Canine Connection staff members and service dogs in training are traveling in style, thanks to its new transport van, courtesy of a $50,000 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. While the van was purchased in February of this year, it’s recently been updated with some artwork and is sure to be recognized anywhere […]
Canines and Autonomous Vehicles Know: It Pays to Behave!
What do developing autonomous vehicles and training service dogs have in common? More than you might think! Before we dive into this unlikely comparison, let’s provide some context. Enter John Alsterda, Systems Engineer at Waymo LLC, Ph.D. candidate at Stanford University, U.S. Navy Reservist, and Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) volunteer. John develops autonomous driving technology […]
WCC Report Card: Healthy Eyes & Hearts
A rainy, damp Saturday in May didn’t keep puppy parents and their service dogs in training away from WCC’s Healing Quarters for its spring Eye & Heart Day. In fact, 89 dogs had their eyes examined, and 17 dogs had heart exams. Special thanks to ophthalmologist Dr. Nancy Bromberg, VCA Southpaws Veterinary Specialists, and cardiologist […]
June Marks Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month
June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. As a service dog organization that supports Service Members and Veterans with both visible and invisible wounds, we’ve seen some of the best therapy come with four legs and a wet nose. For those who suffer from PTSD, canine-assisted therapy can be a huge help with recognizing […]
