The Best Things Come In Small Packages! This 3lb Therapy Dog Proves It

At just 3 pounds, this therapy dog may be small, but he’s on a big mission! His goal? To spread hope, smiles, and comfort to everyone he meets. Julie Steines’ search for her first dog led her to Norbert, an adorable Chihuahua, Cairn Terrier, and Lhasa Apso mix. Julie was immediately drawn to Norbert, but she had no idea at the time just how special the charming little puppy would become. Little Norbert is extremely cute, and his signature move of giving out high-fives only makes him more charming. When he was a puppy tagging along with Julie at the store, a fellow shopper complimented Norbert’s calm and friendly demeanor. “He’d make a great therapy dog,“ the woman told Julie—and the comment stuck. Soon after the fated meeting, Julie registered Norbert to be a therapy dog! Today, Norbert does lots of work at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles as a Pet Partner approved volunteer therapy dog. He also visits nursing homes, charity events, and beyond: