MEET NORBERT

Norbert was a 3-lb therapy dog with a BIG heart who touched the lives of people worldwide from 2009 until his passing in 2025. Today, his memory is celebrated through his many photos and videos, continuing to bring cheer to others as we believe he would have wanted. He has his very own website! Please visit www.Norberthood.com for all of his info.

Norbert was a 7" tall mixed breed dog (we think Chihuahua, Cairn Terrier & Lhasa Apso) who was sometimes he's called Norbie or Norbs. He was the only dog in his litter, so he was truly one-of-a-kind. He was adopted through PetFinder.com.

His Mom, Julie Steines, and he were a registered therapy animal team with the Pet Partners® organization for 11 years. As a therapy dog, Norbert volunteered at nursing homes, hospitals and special events. He donated thousands of copies of his picture books and plush toys to spread smiles. He also gave pretty good high-fives.

Norbert: What Can Little Me Do? by Julie Steines and her Mom, Dr. Virginia Freyermuth, is an international award-winning children's picture book inspired by his life. This made Norbert blush. The much-anticipated second book in the series, titled Norbert: What Can Little YOU Do?, was published in March 2015. In November 2015, his third book, Norbert & Lil BUB: What Can Little WE Do?, was published. In 2020, Norbert’s fourth picture book made its debut, Norbert: Little Me Christmas.

Norbert's book series shows children that you don’t have to be big to make a BIG difference in the world and that we all have unique gifts that can be used to serve the greater good.  

After his first Norbert plush toy sold out, and thousands were donated to worthy causes, Norbert created a Norbert Mini-Plush toy by popular demand. The Mini-Plush toy also sold out and was re-released in late summer 2021. His Tiny Norbert Plush sold out in 2024.

Everyone who continues to help Norbert spread smiles is part of the Norberthood - a group of more than 2 million people who honor his memory by saying, "Let's spread smiles together!"

Facebook: NorbertDog
Instagram: @NorbertTheDog
Twitter: @NorbertDog
You Tube: @NorbertDog
www.Norberthood.com

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