Stories of Impact
Maryland’s veterans secretary on suicide prevention; Training service dogs for service members
Preventing suicide among veterans is personal for state Secretary of Veteran Affairs’ Anthony Woods. He lost his mother, an Air Force veteran, to suicide five years ago. We hear how Woods is expanding the reach of mental-health services. Read Woods’ commentary in the Baltimore Banner. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988. Veterans can […]
‘Chief’ the dog is helping veterans in honor of Ron Rivera’s late dad
Commanders Coach Ron Rivera’s dad was named Eugenio, who served two tours in Vietnam and beyond. And a future Warrior Canine Connection service dog was recently named in his honor. Check out the full story from WUSA9 News.
Cheers, Tears and Tail Wags: Meet WCC’s Class of 2023!
It was just a few weeks ago that Warrior Canine Connection’s Class of 2023 celebrated its paw-some graduation. The ceremony, which was hosted virtually, had tails wagging and eyes misty. These incredible assistance dog teams shared snippets of their military journeys and heartwarming tales of their newfound furry partners. It was a celebration, a round […]
Catches for Canines: Tito’s and Ravens Score Big for WCC!
Warrior Canine Connection is thrilled to share some exciting news for football fans and dog lovers alike! Tito’s Handmade Vodka and the Baltimore Ravens have joined forces to make every reception count in the regular 2023 NFL season. For each reception completed by the Ravens, Tito’s will contribute $100 to support WCC’s mission, with an […]
Honor Our Heroes: Nominate a Female Namesake for a WCC Service Dog
At WCC, we’ve always believed in the power of honoring our nation’s heroes. One of the unique ways we do this is through our namesake program, where each of our adorable pups is given a name that pays tribute to the remarkable Service Members and Veterans who have made significant contributions to our great nation. […]
WCC’s Abigail Named Official U.S. Public Health Service Mascot
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced its first-ever official mascot for the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps – Lt. Cmdr. Abigail. She is a facility dog who was bred, raised and trained by Warrior Canine Connection. In her new role, Lt. Cmdr. Abigail will provide therapeutic care […]