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Video: Comfort Dogs aid the grieving in Orlando

Luna Mendez is grieving for friends lost in the Pulse nightclub shootings and praying for others to recover. A visit from the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dogs was a healing moment for her. Photo: Jennifer Brett
Luna Mendez is grieving for friends lost in the Pulse nightclub shootings and praying for others to recover. A visit from the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dogs was a healing moment for her. Photo: Jennifer Brett
By Jennifer Brett
June 14, 2016

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ORLANDO - Folks from all walks of life have come together in the days following the Pulse nightclub shootings. Even those on four feet.

Lutheran Church Charities' K-9 Comfort Dogs have arrived to help those mourning lost loved ones and praying for others to recover.

LCC is based in Northbrook, Ill. and has a number of efforts underway to assist in Orlando.  Here's a look at their Comfort Dogs in action.

Luna Mendez is grieving for friends lost in the Pulse nightclub shootings and praying for others to recover. A visit from the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dogs was a healing moment for her. Photo: Jennifer Brett
Luna Mendez is grieving for friends lost in the Pulse nightclub shootings and praying for others to recover. A visit from the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dogs was a healing moment for her. Photo: Jennifer Brett

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