Category: Kare 9 Military Ministry

Western Springs Summer Camp

8/2/2021

On Thursday, July 29, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Asher (Faith Lutheran - Lake Forest, Illinois), Brutus (LCC Squad), and Nigel (LCC Staff), and their veteran handlers visited the children and staff at the Western Springs Summer Camp.

The children and staff took plenty of time to meet and love on the Kare 9s. The Kare 9 veteran handlers enjoyed sharing the mission of the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry. As always, love and comfort was the highlight of the visit.

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Concert Under the Stars

8/2/2021

On Wednesday, July 28, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad), Flex (LCC Squad), Myra (St. Andrews - Park Ridge, Illinois), and Nigel (LCC Staff), and their veteran handlers were guests at the Arlingtones “Concert Under the Stars” in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

The Kare 9 Military Ministry has a long-standing relationship with the Arlingtones. A crowd of over 150 enjoyed the music and meeting the Kare 9s. Love, mercy and compassion was in abundance from the Kare 9s

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Town of Oyster Bay Salute to Veterans

7/15/2021

On Tuesday, July 13, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Abraham (Trinity - Hicksville, New York), veteran John and Abraham's handler attended the Town of Oyster Bay Salute to Veterans event. Over 300 people were in attendance to honor some outstanding veterans in the community and then enjoy a performance by Lee Greenwood. Abraham walked through the event, greeting many of those in attendance. Some remembered him from the 2019 Memorial Day Parade. He even made some new equestrian friends.

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Movies In The Park

7/12/2021

On Friday, July 9, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brandy (LCC Squad), Brutus (LCC Squad), and Nigel (LCC Staff) greeted the people attending the annual Movies In The Park event in Des Plaines, Illinois.

The event is sponsored by the Optimist Club of Des Plaines and is held four times each summer at Lake Opeka. The Kare 9s help to make everyone welcome and bring the message of Jesus’ love to all.

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Suicide Prevention Workshop

6/27/2021

On Saturday, June 26, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad), Nigel (LCC Staff), and Samson (Zion - Marengo, Illinois) attended the Suicide Prevention Workshop at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake, Illinois. The Workshop was sponsored by American Legion Post 171 in Crystal Lake. With over 500 people at the workshop, the Kare 9s were busy dispensing comfort, mercy and compassion.

Star 105.5 McHenry County posted the following on their Facebook page:

Meet Brutus, Samson and Nigel! These “Kare-9’s” are part of the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs organization! These comfort dogs are just one of the ways we are trying to support military vets who suffer from various mental health issues once they return home. We’re here at Immanuel Lutheran Crystal Lake until 3, but the event goes on until 5 today! Stop by, learn, and have fun!

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Amita Health

6/27/2021

On Wednesday, June 23, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Blitz (LCC Squad) and his veteran handler Bob visited the staff at Amita Health in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Our medical professionals have experienced a great amount of stress during the past 15 months. The visit by Kare 9 Blitz was “just what the doctor ordered” to help ease some of that stress.

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St. Paul's Open House

6/27/2021

On Tuesday, June 22, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) and their veteran handlers attended an Open House hosted by St. Paul Lutheran Church & School in Dorchester, Illinois, for the community. The Kare 9s joined in greeting the neighbors who attended, and many new friendships were forged.

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“Stronger Together” Blood Drive

6/21/2021

On Saturday, June 19, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Butch (LCC Squad) and Reba (LCC Squad) with their veteran handlers attended the Roselle Lion’s Club “Stronger Together” Blood Drive. The Kare 9s were there to relieve the stress some feel when donating blood. The love and compassion of the Kare 9s were evident to all.

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Vet Fest

6/21/2021

On Saturday, June 19, the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry was on hand for the Vet Fest sponsored by American Legion Post #673 in Huntley, Illinois. Greeting hundreds of adults and children were LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Benjamin (LCC Staff), Blitz (LCC Squad), Britta (LCC Squad), Brutus (LCC Squad), Butch (LCC Squad), Flex (LCC Squad), Nigel (LCC Staff), and Samson (Zion - Marengo, Illinois) with their veteran handlers. The handlers exchanged military experiences, as well as Christ’s love, with the many veterans who came to see the Comfort Dogs.

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Westlake Christian Academy Fun-N-Sun Day Camp

6/20/2021

On Friday, June 18, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Blitz (LCC Squad), Brutus (LCC Squad), Myra (St. Andrews - Park Ridge, Illinois), and Nigel (LCC Staff) with their veteran handlers visited the Westlake Christian Academy Fun-N-Sun Day Camp in Grayslake, Illinois.

Approximately 60 campers and staff greeted the Kare 9s for a time of sharing the mercy and compassion of Jesus Christ with them. Many of the campers remembered the Kare 9s from their visit last year.

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Western Springs Summer Camp

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Town of Oyster Bay Salute to Veterans

Movies In The Park

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Amita Health

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“Stronger Together” Blood Drive

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Westlake Christian Academy Fun-N-Sun Day Camp

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