Meet our team of therapy dogs

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. |
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Uno Dalmatian with brown spots Age: 5 Location: Norton Hospital Fun fact: When not seeing patients, Uno loves biking with his mom and napping. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Ruby Miniature goldendoodle Age: 5 Location: Norton Brownsboro Hospital |
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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/