Third Wave of LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Arrive in Uvalde, Texas, Bringing More Comfort and Love to Students and Teachers

The K-9s Are Eager to Comfort Whoever Needs Them, No Matter Where They Are

For the last two weeks, LCC has deployed to Uvalde, Texas, approximately ten LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and their teams per week. On Monday, September 19, the third and final wave of nine LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and their teams from across the country arrived in Uvalde to continue their calming and comforting presence following the tragic Robb Elementary School shooting in May.

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Abner (Bethany - Austin, Texas), Charity (Brookfield - Brookfield, Wisconsin), Gideon (St. Michael’s - Bloomington, Minnesota), Jael (Trinity - Hobart, Indiana), Martha (Bethany - Austin, Texas), Mary (St. Paul's - Janesville, Wisconsin), Miriam (Emmanuel - Kingfisher, Oklahoma), Peace (Trinity - Orlando, Florida), and Triton (Messiah - Plano, Texas) will be a continual presence sharing love and comfort with the children and staff at the Uvalde schools as they begin their third week of school.

This week was off to a great start! When the students saw a new LCC K-9 Comfort Dog for the first time, there was much joy and excitement. Throughout the week, students will start to open up more as they find comfort in the familiar faces.
 
“Some kids who remember the dogs [from the memorial, a few months back] are starting to talk to the dogs,” said Bonnie Fear, LCC K-9 Crisis Response Coordinator. The kids are laying beside the dogs, hugging and kissing them. “We’ve had kids who were distraught or teary-eyed in the morning, and by the time the dogs left, they have smiles on their faces,” she said.

Providing Unconditional Love and Encouragement During Second Week of School (September 12-16)

As the second wave of LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and their teams wrapped up their week in Uvalde, they were amazed by all the teachers, counselors, office staff, and principals in the Uvalde school district. These incredible educators have set their own fears and anxieties to the side as they put the children of Uvalde first.
 
“Our goal is to be present with those that are hurting and in need, and we show up and just be with them in whatever they’re feeling,” said Bonnie Fear.

A Mini Stuffed LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Can Provide Lasting Comfort

The teachers and students of Uvalde faced the challenges of returning to school after the tragedy that happened at Robb Elementary in May. Last week they experienced an additional challenge of going through the lockdown drills at their school. As you can imagine, for some, those drills triggered various emotions.
 
To ease some of their fears and anxiety, the LCC K-9 Ministry teams brought with them Mini Stuffed LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs to share with the students and teachers in Uvalde. A stuffie is one way LCC can offer lasting comfort when the official LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs are not present.
 
Please prayerfully consider donating, so that we can continue to provide stuffies to the teachers and students in Uvalde to hold onto!

DONATE — Mini Stuffed LCC K-9 Comfort Dog

LCC's K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry never goes where we are not invited and never charges those we serve as we bring the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need. We pick up all of our travel, hotel, and meal costs.
 
Please prayerfully consider donating to the LCC K-9 Comfort Travel Expense Fund so that we can continue serving the Uvalde community.

DONATE — LCC K-9 COMFORT DOG TRAVEL EXPENSE FUND