Zippy - Comfort Dog

Zippy with adoring children & and in a quiet moment with her handler, Janice.

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Zippy, our beloved Comfort Dog at Trinity Lutheran Church. For over 13 years, Zippy faithfully shared Christ’s love by bringing comfort, peace, and joy to our congregation and to many in the surrounding community.


As her handler, Matthew Wissert, shared: ‘After providing 13 ½ years of comfort and love to Trinity Lutheran Church and the surrounding community, Zippy has been permanently deployed to serve the saints.’


Zippy’s gentle presence touched countless lives, and she will be dearly missed. We give thanks to God for the many ways He worked through her to bring His peace to others.



“In His hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.”

— Job 12:10

Zippy with two of her biggest fans before church services at Trinity