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Maryland inmates and veterans benefit from Warrior Canine Connection program
BALTIMORE — A few months ago, Warrior Canine Connection partnered with the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to bring a service dog training program to the maximum-security Jessup Correctional Institution. Check out the full story from WJZ News here.
Warrior Canine Connection: ‘Puppy parents’ sought for veteran service dogs program
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Puppy parents to help puppies grow into veteran service dogs are in demand in Asheville, and it’s for a worthy cause. Warrior Canine Connection, which invites veterans into the therapeutic mission and process of training service dogs that will be paired with fellow wounded warriors, is looking for puppy parents. Check out […]
SERVICE DOG NAMED FOR JIMMY STEWART PAYS VISIT TO NAMESAKE’S MUSEUM
The Jimmy Stewart Museum received a four-footed visitor today that will help soldiers in need later on. A labrador puppy named “Jimmy” paid a visit to the museum today with Rick Yount, the Executive Director of Warrior Canine Connection. Check out the full story on WCCS FM 101.1 and 1160 AM, The Voice of Indiana […]
Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana County working to provide veteran with service dog
INDIANA, Pa. — The Jimmy Stewart Museum is working with The Warrior Canine Connection to provide a veteran in need with a service dog. The museum is sponsoring their service dog, “Jimmy,” who was named in honor of Jimmy Stewart’s service in World War II. Check out the full story on WPXI 11 News.
Service dog named for Indiana County native Jimmy Stewart
He may now be the most well-known service dog in Indiana County. The Warrior Canine Companion is now named after the legendary actor and Indiana County native Jimmy Stewart. Check out the full story on WTAE 4 News.
Service dogs give veterans a ‘purpose’ to get up every day: Buddy Niner
FOX News’ Shannon Bream sits down with Warrior Canine Connection executive director Rick Yount and veteran Buddy Niner to discuss the organization’s ongoing efforts to provide veterans with service dogs. Watch the full story on Fox News Sunday.