Wabash Power Equipment Co. partners with rescue service dog organization

Thomas, a U.S. Navy veteran, with his rescued service dog, Caleb.

Wabash Power Equipment Co., Wheeling, Ill., a supplier of industrial boilers and power generation equipment, has partnered with Chicago-based War Dogs Making It Home, a nonprofit that helps veterans from the Vietnam War era to the present who are struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The veterans are paired with a rescue dog in a two-year program of service dog training and ongoing group support at no cost to the veteran. Research has demonstrated positive effects on veterans who have been paired with service dogs.

Thomas, (pictured) aU.S. Navy veteran, was paired with rescued service dog Caleb, who graduated last month. This veteran/service dog team was sponsored by Wabash Power and its owner Arlene Caitung, who was so moved by the program that she, on behalf of the company and her late husband Richard's legacy, has decided to initiate a second two-year sponsorship for another U.S. veteran.