Norbert (dog)

Norbert's daily activities were mainly focused on being a volunteer therapy dog to people young and old who are ill or in need. He had volunteered at nursing homes, hospitals, special events and schools. Norbert and his partner, Julie Steines, were a registered therapy animal team with the Pet Partners organization. Norbert was also an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen and a certified R.E.A.D. dog with the Intermountain Therapy Animals organization.^[14]

From 2013, Norbert was featured in a number of children's books. The first book about Norbert was published in November 2013, Norbert: What Can Little Me Do?^[15] The book was written by Julie Freyermuth and illustrated by Julie and Virginia Freyermuth. The children's book led to Norbert touring and visiting numerous schools, from grades PreK to Grade 8.^[16] The book tells the story of Norbert, moving to a big city. As part of the move, he records his adventures in his personal artist's journal. The book is inspired by his becoming a therapy dog in real life.^[17]

The second book about Norbert is titled Norbert: What Can Little YOU Do? and features real-life friends of Norbert.^[18]

The third installment of the Norbert book series was a collaboration with another famous animal, Lil Bub. Following a Kickstarter campaign, Norbert and Lil Bub collaborated on the book, Norbert and Lil BUB: What Can Little We Do? The Kickstarter campaign raised over $100,000 prior to book sales. $15,000 was donated to Lil Bub's Fund to help homeless animals with special needs and nearly 2,000 books were donated to children in need.^[19]