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LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry

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Launched in August 2008, the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry is a national human-care ministry embracing the unique, calming nature and skills of purebred Golden Retrievers. The LCC K-9 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.

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs are working animals, trained to interact with people of all ages and circumstances who are suffering and in need. The dogs participate in scheduled and special events. Dogs are permanently placed with churches, schools and other ministries involved in Christian human care by LCC. Permanent placement includes full training for handlers and caregivers along with ongoing support, coaching and training. LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs live in the homes of assigned caregivers. The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs serve every day in the community in which they are placed and are dispatched in times of disaster and crisis to bring comfort to all those affected, including first responders and the volunteers who serve them. LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs were in New York and New Jersey visiting victims of Superstorm Sandy, and in Connecticut after the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Lutheran Church Charities currently has over 130 LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs serving in more than 20 states. LCC operates two training facilities in Illinois and Nebraska.

LCC never charges those we serve. We are able to do that with the support of donors. If you would like to help us, click here.

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Lutheran Church Charities
3020 Milwaukee Ave.
Northbrook, IL 60062
Local: 224-257-4389
Toll Free: 866-455-6466
Fax : 866-451-1476
LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org

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  • Home
  • About
    • Volunteer Trained Dog Handlers
    • Staff >
      • All Staff
      • Leadership
      • Ministry Development/Donor Relations
      • Disaster Response
      • K-9 Ministries >
        • Staff
        • Trainers
      • Communications/IT
      • Operations
      • Board of Directors
      • Board of Directors Advisors
      • Spiritual Advisors
    • Mission
    • Employment
    • Articles
    • LCC In the News >
      • Recent
      • Affiliates
      • Featured
      • Archives
    • Upcoming Events
    • Social Feed
  • WORD Bible Study
    • WORD - Live Course
    • WORD - Online Courses
    • WORD - Short Courses & Small Groups
    • WORD Classroom
    • Daily Devotions
    • Travel Opportunities
  • Disaster and Crisis Response
    • Disaster Response >
      • Training and Certification
    • Crisis Response
    • Care Carding
  • K-9 Ministries
    • K-9 Comfort Dogs >
      • About
      • Give Now
      • Meet the Dogs >
        • Affiliate Ministry Members
        • LCC Staff K-9 Comfort Dogs
        • K-9 Comfort Dogs In Training
        • LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs - Permanently Deployed
      • Articles
    • Kare 9 Military Ministry >
      • About
      • Give Now
      • Meet The Kare 9s
      • Meet The Kare 9 Squad
      • Kare 9 Articles
      • "22"
    • LCC K-9 Police Ministry >
      • About
      • Give Now
      • Meet The K-9 Police Ministry
      • LCC K-9 Police Ministry Articles
    • LCC K-9 Court System Fund - Ezra
    • Partners in Comfort >
      • Veterinary Services
      • Grooming Services
    • Acquiring an LCC K-9 Comfort Dog
  • Current Needs
    • Families in Need >
      • Current Needs
      • Ongoing Needs
    • Vehicles Donated
    • Ministries in Need
    • Bag Mat Project
    • Your Donations Make a Difference
    • International Missions >
      • Haiti
      • Ghana
      • India
      • Ethiopia
      • Israel
    • Items Available >
      • Items Free for the Asking
      • Items Available to a Ministry
  • Volunteer
    • Disaster Response/LERT
    • Volunteer Locally
    • K-9 Apprentice Trainer
  • Ways to Give to LCC
    • 12/31- Remember Us Last
    • LCC General Fund
    • Disaster Response
    • LCC K-9 Ministries
    • Non-Monetary Donations
  • Contact Us
    • Request for Prayer
    • Subscribe
  • Shop
    • Store
    • Amazon Smile
    • Christianbook.com