Puppies of Norton

Puppies of Norton

Meet our team of therapy dogs

Story by: Joe Hall on August 26, 2016

Think Norton Healthcare just employs humans? Think again. In addition to a team of talented doctors, nurses and other medical professionals, we have a pack of pooches committed to helping patients and their families during their time with us. In honor of National Dog Day, meet some of our four-legged rock stars:

George
Boxer mix
Age: 2
Location: Norton Brownsboro Hospital
Fun fact: George’s favorite toy is a big red rubber bone.
Uno
Dalmatian with brown spots
Age: 5
Location: Norton Hospital
Fun fact: When not seeing patients, Uno loves biking with his mom and napping.
Lily
Great Pyrenees
Age: 6
Location: Norton Brownsboro Hospital
Fun fact: Lily loves to leave behind great memories, as well as some white fur from time to time.
Luna
Pomeranian/Terrier mix
Age: 6
Location: Women’s & Children’s Hospital
Fun fact: Luna loves chasing squirrels, getting belly rubs and is pretty good at posing for pictures.
Cooper
Goldendoodle
Age: 6
Location: Women’s & Children’s Hospital
Fun fact: Cooper got his short stature from his dad. His mother was a 50-pound golden retriever and his father was a 9-pound miniature poodle.
Conan
German shepherd
Age: 5
Location: Norton Brownsboro Hospital
Fun fact: Conan loves his work vest so much that his human has to hide it at home.
Mojoe
Spaniel
Age: 5
Location: Norton Brownsboro Hospital
Fun fact: Mojoe loves spending his time meeting new people.
Trooper
Golden retriever
Age: 7
Location: Women’s & Children’s Hospital
Fun fact: Before becoming a certified therapy dog, Trooper was a champion hunting retriever.
Ruby
Miniature goldendoodle
Age: 5
Location: Norton Brownsboro Hospital

Henry
Golden retriever
Age: 2
Location: Norton Audubon Hospital
Fun fact: Henry will stand on his head (or try, anyway) for peanut butter.

Pet therapy is available at all Norton Healthcare hospitals and some outpatient facilities. To learn more about pet therapy, contact one of these certified pet therapy training organizations that have our paw of approval:

http://www.kywags.org/
http://www.pawsibilitiesunleashed.org/
http://pawswithpurpose.org/

 

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