LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry
Comfort Dogs are a bridge for compassionate ministry, opening doors for conversation about faith and creating opportunities to share the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ. Comfort Dogs serve every day in the community in which they are placed and are deployed in times of disaster and crisis to bring comfort to all those affected, including first responders and the volunteers who serve them. Comfort dogs visit those at church, in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, rehabilitation centers, grief centers or anywhere else their presence is needed. There are over 100 LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs around the country and during a crisis situation, Comfort Dogs may be deployed to bring comfort to a hurting community. The Comfort Dog Ministry never charges those we serve and is completely supported by donations.
Meet Samaria, Comfort Dog
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Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers? The expert in the law replied, "The one who had mercy on him." Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise."" Luke 10:36-37
Samaria joined Shepherd of the Hills in Dec. of 2023, and was officially installed in Feb. 2024. Samaria has spent an impressive 2,000+ hours in high-level training, passed the AKC Good Citizenship Test and is certified by Lutheran Church Charities. Both Samaria and her team of handlers receive ongoing support, coaching and training. Samaria is also part of the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry, serving the unique needs of our military, veterans and their families. Samaria works alongside her certified Kare 9 handler, Brian, who is an Air Force veteran with over 20 years of service. Together, Samaria and Brian visit many places including VFWs, VA Hospitals, home-bound veterans, Old Glory Honor Flights, and Yellow Ribbon Ceremonies. |
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Comfort Dog Media
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November 2025 - Nine K-9 Comfort Dog teams from 4 states team up to celebrate Stars & Stripes Honor Flight veterans. Read more here.
September 2025 - God's Comfort and Love Shining Through in Minnesota. Read more here. Bringing Hope, Honoring the Lost: LCC Comfort Dogs and HMC Minister to Fire Survivors in Milwaukee. Read more here.
April 2025 - Comfort Dogs continue to bring healing to Milwaukee Lutheran High School, after tragic loss of student. Read more here.
June 2024 - At the Regional Gathering, 20 teams participated in Spiritual First Aid training and certification, helping the teams as they care for others who are struggling with emotional and spiritual distress from mild stressors to mass trauma. Read more about the Regional Gathering here.
May 2024 - LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs help St. Paul's students, teachers cope after tragic death of 13-year-old. Read more here.
April 2024 - Stars and Stripes Honor Flight 73rd Mission. Read more here.
April 2024 - LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs visit Slinger Middle School after the loss of 8th-grade student. Read more here.
Feb. 2024 - Samaria's debut, covered by WFRV. Read more here.
October 2023 - LCC Comfort Dogs in Training's "Fall Festival" Class. Read more here.
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