“Giving shelter dogs a chance to find loving homes and enrich the lives of the people who care for them” Using untapped potential of shelter dogs to heal emotional and psychological wound of veterans. The mission of Canines With a Cause is to harness the untapped potential of shelter dogs to heal emotional and psychological wounds, provide unconditional love, support and companionship, and give a new leash on life to those in need through assistance, therapy or service dog work. Making a difference, one person and one dog at a time!