Missouri Affiliates
LCC K-9 Jessy - St. Paul’s Lutheran Church – Concordia, Missouri
LCC K-9s Louie and Jackson - Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin Luther School - Joplin, Missouri
LCC K-9 Noah - Timothy Lutheran Church – St. Louis, Missouri
LCC K-9 Sheba - Immanuel Lutheran Church – Washington, Missouri
LCC K-9 Tabby - St. Paul’s Lutheran Church- Des Peres, Missouri
LCC K-9s Louie and Jackson - Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin Luther School - Joplin, Missouri
LCC K-9 Noah - Timothy Lutheran Church – St. Louis, Missouri
LCC K-9 Sheba - Immanuel Lutheran Church – Washington, Missouri
LCC K-9 Tabby - St. Paul’s Lutheran Church- Des Peres, Missouri
2017-10-20 - Comfort Dogs Return From Vegas - Ozarks First/Cortney Brown
LCC K-9s Louie and Jackson - Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin Luther School
JOPLIN, Mo. - A little comfort from a furry friend, went a long way for the many victims scarred by the mass shooting in Las Vegas.
"Petting the dog allows them to relax and often times smile for the first time in a long time and that's what we do," Jason Glaskey from Immanuel Lutheran Church said.
For one week, Joplin comfort dogs Louie and Jackson from Immanuel Lutheran Church nuzzled into thousands of open arms.
"It doesn't matter who you are or what you are or anything like that, our dogs love to be with people, all kinds of people," said Glaskey.
The comfort dogs visited memorial services, hospitals, nursing homes, emergency centers, and Mandalay Bay -- receiving love and appreciation.
"I think it was satisfying for them to be able to do their job and they didn't really know where they were or how things were different they just knew that this the day they get to what they do best," Glaskey said.
Jackson and Louie got several breaks, shedding their vests, to be normal dogs because traumatic events can also be stressful for them.
"The dogs get to play with one another, chase the ball, get to roam free and sleep and eat and play and do those kind of things," said Glaskey.
The pair weren't the only golden retrievers there. Seventeen other comfort dogs from around the country through Lutheran Church Charites also provided support.
LCC K-9s Louie and Jackson - Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin Luther School
JOPLIN, Mo. - A little comfort from a furry friend, went a long way for the many victims scarred by the mass shooting in Las Vegas.
"Petting the dog allows them to relax and often times smile for the first time in a long time and that's what we do," Jason Glaskey from Immanuel Lutheran Church said.
For one week, Joplin comfort dogs Louie and Jackson from Immanuel Lutheran Church nuzzled into thousands of open arms.
"It doesn't matter who you are or what you are or anything like that, our dogs love to be with people, all kinds of people," said Glaskey.
The comfort dogs visited memorial services, hospitals, nursing homes, emergency centers, and Mandalay Bay -- receiving love and appreciation.
"I think it was satisfying for them to be able to do their job and they didn't really know where they were or how things were different they just knew that this the day they get to what they do best," Glaskey said.
Jackson and Louie got several breaks, shedding their vests, to be normal dogs because traumatic events can also be stressful for them.
"The dogs get to play with one another, chase the ball, get to roam free and sleep and eat and play and do those kind of things," said Glaskey.
The pair weren't the only golden retrievers there. Seventeen other comfort dogs from around the country through Lutheran Church Charites also provided support.
2017-09-12 - Joplin Comfort Dog Handler Dies After Cancer Struggle- Joplin Globe/Kevin McClintoc
LCC K-9 Jackson - Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin Luther School Rick Duerr, longtime handler of one of the comfort dogs used in a program at a Joplin church, died on Saturday following a long struggle with cancer. Duerr had cared for comfort dog Jackson for more than six years through a program at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2616 Connecticut Ave. The program was started following the 2011 Joplin tornado and quickly gained national attention. Duerr volunteered to oversee Jackson, one of two 7-year-old golden retrievers that headline the unique ministry. Visit the Joplin Globe to read the entire article |
2017-08-17 - Noah the Comfort Dog Heading to Clinton Officer's Funeral- KSDK/Abby Llorico
LCC K-9 Noah - Timothy Lutheran Church ST. LOUIS - Even on a dreary morning, Noah the comfort dog is a ray of sunshine. "He is a special dog," said Glenn Nielsen, one of his handlers through Timothy Lutheran Church in South City. The 4-year-old golden retriever is cheery and playful, and his day job is simple: making people happy. But this weekend, he has his work cut out for him. "We are headed to Clinton, Missouri. We'll be the public viewing and then funeral service for a police officer that was shot, Gary Michael." There they'll greet law enforcement and community members as they enter the memorial services. "We find that to be a very helpful thing for people who are grieving or hurting or suffering." Visit KSDK.com to read the entire article |
2017-06-18 - Joplin Comfort Dogs Jackson and Louie Turn 7!- KZRG
LCC K-9s Louie and Jackson - Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin Luther School The Joplin Comfort Dogs turned 7 this week! Immanuel Lutheran Church held a birthday party for Louie and Jackson Sunday morning. You’ll remember Jackson and Louie were wounded last summer when their church van was opened fired upon on their way to St. Louis. They’ve since fully recovered. Party goers had cake, and got to see a presentation about the past year, and their hopes for the future in their ministry work. Louie and Jackson even received donations in their honor so customized toy dogs that look just like them could be purchased for future children that they meet that are sad and hurting. Visit KZRG to view the article |
2017-03-10- Comfort Dogs Visit Immanuel Lutheran School in Perryville- Indira Murray/LCMS Missouri District News
Noah Comfort Dog -Timothy Lutheran Church Sheba Comfort Dog - Immanuel Lutheran Church Tabby Comfort Dog - St. Paul Lutheran Church On February 28, an EF-4 tornado stormed through the Perryville, Missouri, area, causing much destruction and taking one man’s life. The following Monday, March 6, four Comfort Dogs arrived at Immanuel Lutheran School in Perryville for a morning visit: Esther Comfort Dog (Holy Cross – Collinsville, Illinois), Noah Comfort Dog (Timothy – St. Louis, Missouri), Sheba Comfort Dog (Immanuel – Washington, Missouri), and Tabby Comfort Dog (St. Paul’s – Des Peres, Missouri). Visit Mo.LCMS.org to read the entire article |