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FAU study finds training dogs helps ease stress, slow aging in women combat veterans

October 29, 2025

Perhaps you heard about the heartwarming story that went viral earlier this month when, after an 86-year-old Destin woman fell and couldn’t get up one evening while walking her son’s dog Eeyore, the “very good boy” left her side and soon led an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy straight to the moderately injured woman. It was like […]

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Boyds-based Warrior Canine Connection helps veterans heal with service dogs

October 3, 2025

A national shortage of people who raise puppies is delaying the process Warrior Canine Connection is a national nonprofit that trains and pairs service dogs with veterans. Its goal is to help them recover from post-traumatic stress and reconnect with their families and communities. But a national shortage of people who raise puppies is delaying […]

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Warrior Canine Connection helps veterans heal with service dogs

October 2, 2025

BOYDS, Md. — Warrior Canine Connection is a national nonprofit that trains and pairs service dogs with veterans. Its goal is to help them recover from post-traumatic stress and reconnect with their families and communities. But a national shortage of people who raise puppies is delaying the process, leaving many veterans waiting. Watch the full […]

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Tugger the service pup visits Delaware Valley veteran’s home

September 15, 2025

Ahead of Thursday’s First Responders Night at Citizens Bank Park, the Phillies, Team Foster and Warrior Canine Connection joined the beloved Tugger the service pup for a special visit to the Delaware Valley Veteran’s Home to celebrate and honor local vets. Read the full story on MLB.com.

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‘He was my reason to stay’: Air Force veteran credits service dog with saving her life

September 15, 2025

MONTGOMERY COUNTY — September is Service Dog Awareness Month, and WMAR-2 News is taking a closer look at the incredible bond between veterans and their service animals. One veteran’s four-legged partner not only helps her heal, but also saved her life. Watch the full story on WMAR News 2 Baltimore.

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Couple Helps Train Service Dogs Amid Nationwide Shortage

September 13, 2025

For the last ten years, Pat and Jane Hipsley have been volunteering as puppy raisers who open up their home to puppies who will hopefully one day become service dogs. It comes amid a national shortage for volunteer puppy raisers. Saturday TODAY’s Peter Alexander reports. Watch the full story on NBC’s Today.

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Recent Posts

  • FAU study finds training dogs helps ease stress, slow aging in women combat veterans October 29, 2025
  • A Life of Service, A Journey of Healing: U.S. Army Veteran Todd DeLong October 23, 2025
  • Study finds ‘man’s best friend’ slows cellular aging in female veterans October 7, 2025
  • Together for Veterans: Team Foster & WCC in Action October 6, 2025
  • Boyds-based Warrior Canine Connection helps veterans heal with service dogs October 3, 2025

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