Lisa Williamson sits down for the latest Mission Matters with Army veteran Bob Ouellette. Bob is now involved with Warrior Canine Connection and shares how he came to join this amazing organization, as well as the great work they are doing with veterans who help train service dogs for other veterans. Listen to the Wreaths Across America interview here.
Maria Milito of Maria’s Mutts and Stuff Podcast on iHeart chats with Warrior Canine Connection’s Mar Leifeld, Assistant Director of MBTR–Mission Based Trauma Recovery–programs. They discuss how veterans with PTSD help train puppies to become service dogs for veterans who need one. Warrior Canine Connection says: “One dog can help more than 80 warriors” so give a listen and learn! (This is their third time on Maria’s Mutts & Stuff!) Listen to the full conversation here.
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 the process, leaving many veterans waiting.
Check out the full story in BethesdaToday.
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 story from Capital News Service.
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.
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.
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.
by Marcus Dieterle
There’s another reason for fans to root for the Baltimore Ravens this football season.
For every reception the Ravens make, Tito’s Handmade Vodka will donate $100 (up to $35,000) to Warrior Canine Connection, a nonprofit that trains service dogs for veterans. Read the full story in Baltimore Fishbowl here.
The Baltimore Ravens, Tito’s and Catches for Canines are partnering for the Warrior for Canine Connection donation program. Watch the live segment on WJZ here.
Philadelphia Phillies spokesperson Michele DeVicaris introduces Tugger, a 10-week-old service dog-in-training, a new addition to the team’s off-field roster. Watch the full story on Good Morning America here.
Warrior Canine Connection
is a 501(c)(3)
Nonprofit Organization
# 45-2981579
We Provide the Puppy, You Provide the Love
Veterans are counting on you to join our amazing group of volunteer Puppy Raisers.