Thursday, May 9, 2013
Comfort Dogs thanked for service with a new van, spa treatment.
Our own local celebrity dog, Ladel, from St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hawthorn Woods, was on Good Morning America, yesterday. The Comfort Dogs, based out of Lutheran Church Charities in Addison, have been busy providing love and comfort in Boston, Newtown and wherever needed. Yesterday, the Comfort dogs were in the spotlight on Good Morning America’s You’re Not Dreaming. The dogs received treats, and spa gift certificates. Hertz will provide the dogs with a free van for one year to get the dogs where they are needed. Here’s what Ladel had to say on her Facebook page, Ladel Comfort Dog, after the show: “We were all given these special tags! I've never considered myself a hero, but this made me feel pretty special!” Watch the Good …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Comfort Dogs provide a light in the darkness says Lauraine Morajda.
Lauraine Morajda accompanied Ladel, a Comfort Dog from St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hawthorn Woods to Newtown CT and Sandy Hill Elementary School. Read about Morajda's experiences in Newtown in this Q&A: How did you get involved with the Comfort Dog ministry? Being recently retired gave me the opportunity to move in new directions. It has afforded me the time to be of stronger service to my church, St. Matthew’s, and my community as well. I enjoy working with and helping people … hopefully, giving “just a little bit extra” to make things a “little bit better” wherever I can. That’s why the Comfort Dog ministry is a perfect fit for me. I’ve found my niche. And, Ladel, St. Matthew’s Comfort Dog is amazing. Her name, Ladel, is …
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Q&A with Comfort Dog Ministry from Hawthorn Woods: "Dogs created a bridge to help bring people back from a dark period and place back into a place where they can begin the healing process."
Ladel, a Comfort Dog from St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hawthorn Woods returned from Newtown, CT, after a three-day visit, where she helped spread some joy and comfort to children and adults recovering from the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. Ladel lives with Pastor Tim Kinne and his wife, Deb. Ladel traveled to Newtown with three handlers, Deb Kinne, Lauraine Morajda and Kylie Yocum. Read about their experience in this Q&A with Deb Kinne: How many dogs went to Newtown? Nine full grown and one puppy in training. One dog turned 1 year old while we were in Connecticut and she is almost ready to be "placed." The puppy is just 9 weeks old and, you can imagine, he was pretty popular! Which places did you visit? Ladel visited …
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Ladel, a golden retriever, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hawthorn Woods has been called to service.
Chicago-area K-9 Comfort Dogs, a ministry from Lutheran Church Charities (LCC), have been aiding in the healing in Newtown, CT, since shortly after the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy occurred. On Jan. 1, Ladel, a Comfort Dog from St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hawthorn Woods, left with a team of dogs and handlers for Newtown. Ladel was invited to Newtown High School to provide the unconditional love and compassion that define Comfort Dogs. The last months have been busy for Ladel as she recently served in New Jersey after Hurricane Sandy devastated the area. Ladel lives with Senior Pastor Tim Kinne’s family at the parsonage in Mundelein. Deb Kinne, the pastor’s wife and Ladel’s primary handler, said Ladel was the first Comfort Dog …
ginny wagner
7:00 am on Friday, May 10, 2013
Love this ministry! I had Ladel at my mom's memorial and everyone loved having her there. Thank you to all of the handlers--you are doing great work! more ›