Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
It is with great sadness that we tell you of the passing of Mercy Comfort Dog. Mercy was truly a gift of God’s creative wonder. We are deeply grateful for the moments shared with Mercy, for the countless hugs, the soothing nuzzle, and the calming presence she offered when words fell short. Mercy’s life reminded us of the goodness of God and together with the Psalmist we declare, “Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!” (Ps. 8:9). Mercy will be greatly missed.  We give praise and thanks to God for the lives touched through the faithful service of Team Mercy alongside Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Louisville, KY. Mercy was there every Sunday to greet at church and every school day to greet the students at Our Savior Lutheran School.
Team Mercy brought the comfort of Jesus to many who were suffering and in need. They were deployed to Washington Court House, Ohio; Plain City, Ohio; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Indianapolis, IN; Parkland, Florida; Dayton, Ohio; Marshall County, Kentucky; Nashville, Tennessee; Memphis, Tennessee, and Mercy’s own city of Louisville, Kentucky.
Logging in thousands and thousands of hours in her more than 11 years of ministry, Mercy was dual vested (LCC K-9 Comfort Dog, Kare-9 Ministry) and she loved the hurting, the unseen, our veterans, first responders, healthcare providers, teachers, and especially children and brought a smile to every face. Team Mercy was quick to answer the call when there was an Emergency Site Visit request, often times to bring love and comfort to a school or funeral after an unexpected death. As a part of the LCC Kare 9 Ministry, Team Mercy was serving veterans as an important part of their ministry work. Mercy attended several Honor Flights in her career. She also regularly visited patients at cancer treatment centers, hospitals, and nursing homes.
Mercy’s team frequently visited Gilda’s Club, Buddy Breaks, local libraries, 911 centers, and she went on many congregational shut-in visits.
Team Mercy is grateful to have worked alongside the entire LCC K-9 Comfort Dog teams over the years and those who support these teams daily. We are especially grateful to Mercy’s caregiving family and Top Dog for loving her so well all these years and making her ministry possible.
In the middle of our sadness we find Good News believing that the very comfort of Jesus which Team Mercy shared with others is the same comfort given to each of us. Our Lord has, is, and will continue to be faithful to His Word: He is near to the broken-hearted and crushed in spirit.

May you find this peace and comfort as you trust every one of His precious promises (2 Cor.1:20).