Celebrating 15 years of
rescuing dogs. helping veterans. breaking stigmas. improving mental health. and quality of life.
Celebrating 15 years of
rescuing dogs. helping veterans. breaking stigmas. improving mental health. and quality of life.
The battle doesn't always end when military service does.
For thousands of veterans, the hardest fight begins after they return home. The invisible wounds of military service—including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and Military Sexual Trauma (MST)—can leave lasting scars that affect every aspect of daily life. While many see the end of a military career, veterans living with these invisible injuries often continue fighting a battle no one else can see.
At Canines With a Cause, we refuse to let them fight alone.
Psychiatric Service Dog Program for Veterans
Our program empowers U.S. military veterans facing PTSD, TBI, and MST by helping them train their own psychiatric service dogs. Veterans attend weekly classes and commit to 300 hours of training across 6 levels and 5 certification tests. Thanks to generous donor support, the program is 100% FREE, helping veterans regain the confidence to handle daily life.
Psychiatric Service Dog Program for Veterans
Our program empowers U.S. military veterans facing PTSD, TBI, and MST by helping them train their own psychiatric service dogs. Veterans attend weekly classes and commit to 300 hours of training across 6 levels and 5 certification tests. Thanks to generous donor support, the program is 100% FREE, helping veterans regain the confidence to handle daily life.
Introducing Our Paw Squad Foster Program!
CWAC offers various fostering opportunities, allowing you to select the option that best suits your capabilities and lifestyle.
QPR: Suicide Prevention Training
QPR training equips individuals with the knowledge and confidence to recognize the warning signs of suicide, compassionately engage with someone who may be struggling, and help connect them with appropriate support and resources.
CWAC offers QPR training on an as-needed basis to help individuals and organizations feel more prepared. Click below to learn more about QPR training and how to get started.
QPR: Suicide Prevention Program
QPR training equips individuals with the knowledge and confidence to recognize the warning signs of suicide, compassionately engage with someone who may be struggling, and help connect them with appropriate support and resources.
CWAC offers QPR training on an as-needed basis to help individuals and organizations feel more prepared. Click below to learn more about QPR training and how to get started.
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Did You Know…
You Can Adopt Straight From CWAC?
We update our adoptable dogs list all the time, so check back often! You can also search for Canines With a Cause under “Shelters and Rescues” Petfinder’s website.
See What’s Happening at Canines With a Cause
CWAC Featured on ABC 4’s “Acts of Kindness”
CWAC Featured on ABC 4’s “Acts of Kindness”
UDVMA Spotlights CWAC
UDVMA Spotlights CWAC
As Seen on TownLift: How CWAC Helps Veterans Train Psychiatric Service Dogs
As Seen on TownLift: How CWAC Helps Veterans Train Psychiatric Service Dogs
CWAC Vists Waterford School
CWAC Vists Waterford School
Stubbs Dental Implant Center Donation to Canines With a Cause
Stubbs Dental Implant Center Donation to Canines With a Cause
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