Canine Companions® announced its partnership with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) in the summer of 2020, with WWP providing a generous grant in support of Canine Companions’ Veterans Initiative.
VA Study Shows Service Dogs help Veterans with PTSD
March 12, 2021 •
The results of an important research study completed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shows significant benefits from service dogs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
PenFed Foundation Donates $50,000 to Help Launch Canine Companions for Independence® Veterans Initiative PTSD Program
November 13, 2018 •
PenFed Foundation presented Canine Companions for Independence® with a $50,000 donation to support the launch of Canine Companions’ PTSD program that will change the lives of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the Northeast region.
Leading Assistance Dog Organization Expands Services for Veterans
November 8, 2018 •
With 4.2 million military veterans facing a combat-related disability, nonprofit Canine Companions for Independence® is increasing the depth of their services for veterans through expertly-trained assistance dogs.
