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The Warrior Canine Connection has adapted the way they do things amid the COVID-19 health crisis. The nonprofit connects specially trained service dogs with veterans nationwide recovering from combat stress, allowing them to reconnect with their families, communities, and friends. Founder and Executive Director Rick Yount says Warrior Canine Connection continues to provide mission-critical programming for […]

The Warrior Canine Connection has a new litter of puppies. Now, the future service dogs are on their journey to help change lives. Warrior Canine Connection utilizes a Mission Based Trauma Recovery model to help veterans recovering from the stress of combat reconnect with their families, communities, and life. Click here to brighten your day by watching […]

If you’re looking for an instant mood booster, you clicked on the right story. The Warrior Canine Connection healing quarters located in Boyds has a live camera that shows puppies and other service dogs. Other live camera angles and options are available such as the puppy playroom. The purpose of Warrior Canine Connection is to help recovering veterans […]

Last month’s tornado near the Warrior Canine Connection headquarters in Boyds left a hefty amount of damage. No people or animals were injured but WCC is now facing the daunting task of rebuilding in order to continue providing highly trained service dogs to veterans and wounded warriors. Warrior Canine Connection hosted a Community Clean-up Day […]

Members of the community will gather this weekend to help with clean-up efforts after Warrior Canine Connection headquarters in Boyds experienced damage from storms. A tornado touched down on the location on Feb. 7, causing significant property damage. No people or animals were harmed. According to a press release, more then 150 community members and […]

Officials with Warrior Canine Connection say there is significant structural damage after a tornado touched down near their headquarters in Boyds on Friday morning. Warrior Canine Connection is an organization that helps wounded veterans heal thanks to specially trained service dogs. Although no people or animals were harmed, officials say estimated costs for repairs are […]

Maryland was hit with an unheard of five tornados on Friday according to the National Weather Service. Since 1950, a grand total of four tornados had hit the state in the month of February. Two of the five tornados hit Montgomery County: one in Dickerson and one in Germantown/Boyds area. The latter hit the Warrior […]

Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) in Boyds endured serious storm damage Friday, and employees believe it was caused by a tornado. The non-profit is currently closed due to the damage caused.  WCC is an organization that trains service dogs for veterans with disabilities, with the help of veterans suffering from PTSD and other psychological trauma. Allison […]

In honor of Veterans Day, MyMCMedia checked in with a local organization that gives back to those who fought for our country in a special way. Warrior Canine Connection helps veterans all year round. Officials say since the organization started in 2011, they’ve helped more than four thousand veterans through Mission Based Trauma Recovery. “We […]

Since moving to Boyds in 2016, the Warrior Canine Connection has continued helping military veterans and their families heal their wounds, both visible and invisible. The nonprofit organization breeds yellow and black labs, as well as golden retrievers. Immediately from birth, every puppy undergoes extensive training, preparing to work as a service dog for veterans. […]