Meet Tugger, the newest four-legged rookie to join the Philadelphia Phillies lineup with a mission that reaches far beyond the ballpark. Tugger is a service dog in training with Warrior Canine Connection (WCC), and his training is supported by the Phillies Charitable Foundation and nonprofit partner, Team Foster. All WCC’s dogs are named after Veterans […]
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Visitors to the Jimmy Stewart Museum’s recent 30th anniversary celebration in Indiana, Pennsylvania, came for the nostalgia, movie memories and a touch of Hollywood history—but it was a four-legged guest who stole the spotlight. The surprise star of the event? Warrior Canine Connection’s (WCC) Jimmy, a Labrador Retriever and service dog in training named in […]
June marks Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, a time to recognize the invisible wounds many Veterans carry—and to reaffirm our commitment to supporting them in their healing journeys. At WCC, we know that healing doesn’t always happen in a hospital room or through words alone. Sometimes, it happens through a quiet moment shared with […]
There are moments that remind us why we do what we do—and for the team at Warrior Canine Connection (WCC), one of them came recently when Wilbur “Jack” Myers, a 101-year-old World War II Veteran, met his namesake: Wilbur, a WCC service dog in training. The adorable yellow Labrador Retriever puppy was named after Wilbur […]
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time to celebrate the dedicated individuals who give their time and talents to Warrior Canine Connection (WCC). Our volunteers are the backbone of our mission, playing a vital role in training and supporting service dogs that will one day assist military Veterans and their families. From Puppy Raisers and […]
Dear Friends, Hi there! Mike here—your friendly neighborhood Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) Ambassador Dog and, if I may say so myself, a rather distinguished gentleman. At nearly 11 years old, I’ve been around the block a few times, met incredible humans and learned a thing or two about life. But today, I want to tell […]
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Meet Tugger, the Phillies’ Rookie with a Mission
Meet Tugger, the newest four-legged rookie to join the Philadelphia Phillies lineup with a mission that reaches far beyond the ballpark. Tugger is a service dog in training with Warrior Canine Connection (WCC), and his training is supported by the Phillies Charitable Foundation and nonprofit partner, Team Foster. All WCC’s dogs are named after Veterans […]
WCC’s Jimmy Meets Namesake’s Daughter
Visitors to the Jimmy Stewart Museum’s recent 30th anniversary celebration in Indiana, Pennsylvania, came for the nostalgia, movie memories and a touch of Hollywood history—but it was a four-legged guest who stole the spotlight. The surprise star of the event? Warrior Canine Connection’s (WCC) Jimmy, a Labrador Retriever and service dog in training named in […]
PTSD Awareness Month: Honoring Veterans and advancing healing
June marks Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, a time to recognize the invisible wounds many Veterans carry—and to reaffirm our commitment to supporting them in their healing journeys. At WCC, we know that healing doesn’t always happen in a hospital room or through words alone. Sometimes, it happens through a quiet moment shared with […]
A Hero’s Legacy: Wilbur Meets WCC’s Wilbur
There are moments that remind us why we do what we do—and for the team at Warrior Canine Connection (WCC), one of them came recently when Wilbur “Jack” Myers, a 101-year-old World War II Veteran, met his namesake: Wilbur, a WCC service dog in training. The adorable yellow Labrador Retriever puppy was named after Wilbur […]
Heroes with Heart: Honoring WCC Volunteers
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time to celebrate the dedicated individuals who give their time and talents to Warrior Canine Connection (WCC). Our volunteers are the backbone of our mission, playing a vital role in training and supporting service dogs that will one day assist military Veterans and their families. From Puppy Raisers and […]
Cuddles, Cookies and a Great Human
Dear Friends, Hi there! Mike here—your friendly neighborhood Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) Ambassador Dog and, if I may say so myself, a rather distinguished gentleman. At nearly 11 years old, I’ve been around the block a few times, met incredible humans and learned a thing or two about life. But today, I want to tell […]