Lutheran Church Charities

K-9 Parish Comfort Dog Ministry

Bringing the Comfort of Christ, the Compassion of Christ,

the Presence of Christ, and the Proclamation of Christ to others.

Lutheran Church Charities333 W. Lake Street

Addison, Illinois 60101

Toll-Free: (866) 455-6466

E-Mail: LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org

Web:www.K9Comfort.org

Making a difference in helping congregations and individuals develop and support Human Care Ministry in their congregation, community, district and the world.

To find out more information on how you or your church can be involved in getting a LCC K-9 Comfort Dog

contact Lutheran Church Charities.

Visit us on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/k9comfort

Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Parish Comfort Dog Ministry

What can an LCC K-9 Comfort Dog do in a church, healthcare facility, senior residence, or school?

Calm a hyperactive child or stimulate a withdrawn patient or older adultProvide a welcome change from daily routineHelp to relieve loneliness and depressionFacilitate conversation and interactionLower a patient’s blood pressure and heart rateStimulate minds, lift spirits and spark memoriesCreate some fun and excitement in your church!

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An LCC K-9 Comfort Dog can become a bridge for you to your congregation and community. Visiting with an LCC K-9 Comfort Dog can help people feel less lonely and less depressed. Visits from dogs can provide a welcome change from routine, or the renewal of old friendships.

An LCC K-9 Comfort Dog visit can offer entertainment or a welcome distraction from pain and infirmity. People often talk to the dogs, and share with them their thoughts and feelings and memories.

The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog makes it easier for two strangers to talk. It gives people a common interest and provides a focus for conversation.

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs are social. The point of the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry is the interaction between the dog and the people you are visiting. An LCC K-9 Comfort Dog is calm, tolerant, and friendly.

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs are polite. An LCC K-9 Comfort Dog does not touch a person unless it is invited.

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs are Golden Retrievers because Goldens are one of the best breeds to do service work. They are intelligent and have calm dispositions.

What makes an LCC K-9 Comfort Dog so special?

Hospital/Nursing home visitsShut-in visitsSunday school/Grade school classesSunday morning greeterWalk and Talks around your neighborhood and townIndividual Comfort Appointments at ChurchIn the office with professional staffYouth Ministry – at functionsCrisis response with Police and Fire DepartmentsSporting eventsOccasional Disaster Response (DR) work

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Chapel talksOpen housesConferencesSupport Groups FuneralsVisitor callsEvangelism callsAppearances at Civic GroupsOffice visits to member workplacesRainbow groupsMeetings (we all know that stress-reducing at most church meetings is needed!)The list can go on and on!

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Possible Ministry Uses of an LCC K-9 Comfort Dog

Bringing the Comfort of Christ, the Compassion of Christ, the Presence of Christ, and the Proclamation of Christ to others.Contact LCC on how you can get involved! www.LutheranChurChCharities.org