If you've never heard of the Warrior Canine Connection, I recommend that you take a look here to learn more about a first-rate organization.

The Warrior Canine Connection is a pioneering organization that utilizes clinically based Canine Connection Therapy to help wounded Warriors reconnect with life, their families, their communities, and each other. How do they do it?

From their website:

Warrior Canine Connection utilizes Canine Connection Therapy to help warriors recovering from the stress of combat reconnect with their families, communities and life. By interacting with the dogs as they move from puppyhood to training to adult service dogs, Warrior Trainers benefit from a physiological and psychological animal-human connection. As a result of their efforts, Veterans with disabilities receive the finest in trained service dogs.

In addition to all the benefits listed above, there can be other duties and tasks that the dogs take on. Let's say you're like US Army veteran Justin Lansford, and you need some help with a proposal, and later on, you need a best man for your wedding. You turn to your dog, Gabe, for both items:

You can get involved, or make a donation to the Warrior Canine Connection by clicking here.

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