At Warrior Canine Connection (WCC), volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization. Their dedication and selflessness are the driving force behind every success we achieve. As we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Month this April, let’s take a moment to honor these incredible individuals who pour their hearts into supporting our mission of healing Service […]
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Warrior Canine Connection’s (WCC) MBTR training program, short for Mission Based Trauma Recovery, is the cornerstone of its mission. This unique volunteer-based, animal-assisted therapy involves Service Members and Veterans in training future service dogs. Besides knowing the dog will one day go on to help a fellow Veteran, many Warriors involved in MBTR cite their […]
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This April, Warrior Canine Connection is asking you to put your best PAW forward to support our nation’s Veterans! During the month, we’re inviting everyone to join our virtual 30-mile Dog Walk for Warriors Challenge. It’s all about spreading the word about WCC’s mission, raising some funds and welcoming new friends into our pack. Visit […]
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We all love our dogs. They make us smile, laugh and they are the best of companions. Research has recently proven what Warrior Canine Connection has upheld all along: dogs are good for our health. According to a recent study published in The Journal of Nursing Administration (JONA), the calming effect of dogs extends beyond […]
The barn renovation at Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) is officially underway! It’s a big deal for all of us at WCC and a major milestone. Yep, we hit a few bumps along the way, thanks to the pandemic and some budget hurdles, but good things take time, right? WCC felt strongly about renovating the 1938 […]
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“I grew up with a lot of helicopters overhead, and I always wanted to fly or have something to do with aviation,” said Kayla Foliente. “When I’m up there, I just feel free—my physical limitations don’t matter as much.” Kayla, 21, has always wanted to become a pilot. She is an active member of Civil […]
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Paw-sitively Powerful: Volunteers at the Heart of WCC
At Warrior Canine Connection (WCC), volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization. Their dedication and selflessness are the driving force behind every success we achieve. As we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Month this April, let’s take a moment to honor these incredible individuals who pour their hearts into supporting our mission of healing Service […]
Healing Through Dogs: WCC’s MBTR Program
Warrior Canine Connection’s (WCC) MBTR training program, short for Mission Based Trauma Recovery, is the cornerstone of its mission. This unique volunteer-based, animal-assisted therapy involves Service Members and Veterans in training future service dogs. Besides knowing the dog will one day go on to help a fellow Veteran, many Warriors involved in MBTR cite their […]
Dog Walk for Warriors
This April, Warrior Canine Connection is asking you to put your best PAW forward to support our nation’s Veterans! During the month, we’re inviting everyone to join our virtual 30-mile Dog Walk for Warriors Challenge. It’s all about spreading the word about WCC’s mission, raising some funds and welcoming new friends into our pack. Visit […]
Fur-midable Friends: The Science Behind Dogs and Our Well-Being
We all love our dogs. They make us smile, laugh and they are the best of companions. Research has recently proven what Warrior Canine Connection has upheld all along: dogs are good for our health. According to a recent study published in The Journal of Nursing Administration (JONA), the calming effect of dogs extends beyond […]
Raising the Woof: WCC’s Barn Renovation for Enhanced Veteran Support
The barn renovation at Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) is officially underway! It’s a big deal for all of us at WCC and a major milestone. Yep, we hit a few bumps along the way, thanks to the pandemic and some budget hurdles, but good things take time, right? WCC felt strongly about renovating the 1938 […]
Soaring Dreams: WCC Helping to Make Connections in the Sky
“I grew up with a lot of helicopters overhead, and I always wanted to fly or have something to do with aviation,” said Kayla Foliente. “When I’m up there, I just feel free—my physical limitations don’t matter as much.” Kayla, 21, has always wanted to become a pilot. She is an active member of Civil […]