PawPrint Ministries
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PPM Comfort Dogs serve our communities daily by visiting nursing homes, hospitals, veterans, cancer c
PawPrint Ministries is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to honor God in all we do and bring comfort to our community and beyond. Our goal is to achieve this by being available to those in need of love, warmth, and compassion. This goal will be accomplished by sharing registered therapy/comfort dogs with individuals in health care facilities, schools and senior homes, and deployment to areas in need during times of crisis.
06/07/2026
Ten years later, the impact is still being felt.
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Today, one of our comfort dog teams had a chance encounter that perfectly captures why PawPrint Ministries exists.
A woman spotted Story and excitedly called out, “Is that a PawPrint dog?!”
She shared that she met our comfort dogs while she was a patient in a local hospital 10 years ago. During a difficult season of her life, she remembers the comfort, peace, and hope those visits brought her.
She also shared that she is 10 years sober!!!
She told us that seeing our dogs during her hospital stay was one of the highlights of her time there, and that those moments never left her. She also shared that today had been a particularly difficult day, and seeing Story was the encouragement she needed to keep moving forward.
Today was a beautiful reminder that a few minutes of comfort can leave an impact that lasts for years.
Thank you to every volunteer, handler, and comfort dog who shows up, one visit at a time. You may never fully know the difference you’re making. 💙🐾
Our volunteer luncheon had everything: great food, great company, and dogs patiently waiting to find out if dessert was included.
A huge thank you to Valerie for the wonderful idea and for hosting! It was such a special opportunity to slow down, share a meal, connect with one another, and celebrate the incredible people and dogs who make our mission possible.
Of course, no PawPrint Ministries luncheon would be complete without pup cups for our four-legged volunteers. They were definitely a crowd favorite! 🐶🍦
We are so grateful for every volunteer who gives their time, their heart, and their faithful companion in service to others. Thank you for helping us bring comfort, hope, and connection to our community every day. 💙🐾
06/05/2026
🐾🍩 Happy National Donut Day!
A big thank you to our friend Valerie for treating our comfort dogs to doggie donuts from Big Hungry’s Daylight Donuts.
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The pups will get to pick out their own donut tomorrow during our Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Thank you to Valerie for always cheering us on and spoiling our pups. More photos to come of the dogs enjoying their special treats. We have a feeling there will be plenty of tail wags and very little self-control.
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06/04/2026
📚🐾 Summer reading just got even more paws-itively fun! 🐾📚
Join us at the Decatur Library with Pawprint Ministries comfort dogs for a special summer reading adventure!
Kids can adopt their very own "Pawprint Puppy" by signing an official adoption contract and then take their new reading buddy home for the summer. 🐶❤️
These cuddly puppies are ready to listen to stories, encourage reading confidence, and make every book even more enjoyable. Whether it's a favorite picture book or a brand-new chapter book, reading is always better with a furry friend by your side!
Stop by, meet our wonderful comfort dogs, complete your adoption paperwork, and find your perfect reading companion. Let's make this a summer filled with books, imagination, and lots of puppy love! 📖✨🐾
Jennifer had the honor of throwing out the first pitch with Story at the Decatur Beanballers game.
Thankfully, she survived the moment, Story stole the show, and the ball actually made it to home plate. 😂
05/28/2026
From comforting communities to standing on the pitcher’s mound. 💙🐾
What an honor for Story and PawPrint Ministries to be part of tonight’s Decatur Beanballers game.
But really the question is did they get the ball over home plate?!
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Who wants to see the video?!?!
05/27/2026
PawPrint is in the house! Come see us on the field. 💙
Game delayed until 7pm. Go Ballers!
05/27/2026
⚾️ Decatur Bean Ballers WINNER!!!! ⚾️
We have a winner! Actually, we have 3 winners!
Story decided FOUR tickets wasn’t enough… so we’re giving away TEN tickets total!
Names have been drawn! Congratulations to our winners:
🐾 Brittany Garner (4 tickets)
🐾 Terri Wigginton (3 tickets)
🐾 Ashley Tracer Kirby (3 tickets)
Please message PawPrint Ministries to claim your tickets. Thank you to everyone who entered, and thank you to Decatur Bean Ballers for supporting comfort dogs in our community!
Tickets for tonight’s game may still be purchased at the Decatur Bean Ballers website. Gates open at 5:30 PM and first pitch is at 6:30 PM. It’s a beautiful day for some baseball. Come see Story and our comfort dogs at the PawPrint Ministries booth!
05/26/2026
⚾️ GIVEAWAY TIME ⚾️
Story has FOUR tickets to give away to the Decatur Bean Ballers game this Wednesday, May 27!
And rumor has it… a certain golden retriever might be assisting with the ceremonial first pitch at 6:30 PM. 👀
GAMEDAY FUN...PawPrint Ministries comfort dogs will be on site.
Gates open at 5:30 PM.
To enter:
• Like this post
• Comment who you’d bring
• Share for an extra chance to win
Winner announced Wednesday at NOON!
Big thanks to Decatur Bean Ballers for sponsoring this giveaway and supporting comfort dogs in our community.
05/25/2026
🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day from PawPrint Ministries!
“And I won’t forget the men who died who gave that right to me.”
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To every Gold Star family, every veteran, and every military family, thank you. We carry your loved ones in our hearts today and always.
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2555 E Federal Drive
Decatur, IL
62526