Welcome to the family, Leonard Lime Steines! This season has given us so much to be grateful for. After fostering Lenny for four weeks, we’ve decided to make things official and welcome him as a permanent member of our family.…

Sending you bunches of holiday cheer! ❤️

P.S. My daughter chose Leonard’s middle name. I’m so excited for her to grow up with a pup to adore 🍋‍🟩

And please know—I’ll continue sharing cherished memories of Norbert, the little love who touched so many hearts and began this beautiful story. I feel him with us, guiding us, and smiling.

My hope is to train him to become a registered therapy dog so he can bring comfort and joy to others—just like our angel Norbert did for over a decade. Lenny has already proven he’s a natural in front of the camera, and I’d love for you to follow his journey.

Hi Friends! To further Norbert’s mission to spread smiles, we’re excited to announce that we will be publishing our creative work on the online platform, Substack. We invite you to visit or subscribe for free: https://t.co/WUoNbb89fo With gratitude, Julie & Virginia

Your daily Norb 😋

Happy Sweet 16th Birthday! A day to celebrate our angel and spread smiles to one another 🤍🪽✨

angel baby 🤍🪽✨

Grab a tissue. The @nytimes just published the most exquisite essay about the loss of dogs on social media, featuring Norbert. I invite you to read the piece, here: https://t.co/Z1hpEWTeMH Thank you to author Maya Salam ❤️

May Norbert’s light of love and kindness continue to shine xo

Thank you for this tribute ❤️

In celebration of Norbert’s life, we will share Norbert’s photos and videos on his social media and websites. In some way, we hope to carry on with his good work. When you think of him, he would want you to smile. In the spirit of Norbert, high-five to each of you. Love, Julie

I know two things for sure: Norbert made this world a better place, and his spirit will live on through our smiles in his community, the Norberthood.

We feel the love and appreciate the prayers and support from each of you around the world. It means more than words can say. We know that so many of you understand the deep sadness at the loss of a beloved animal companion.

He volunteered much time with people in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and special events. He donated his many books and his plush toys to spread joy. Norbert knew we each have special gifts to share to help each other.

At only 3 pounds, he showed us all the importance of making others smile. He lived his belief that you don’t have to be big to make a BIG difference in the world. As a registered therapy dog, Norbert fulfilled his beautiful mission to bring kindness and comfort to those in need.

It was the honor of a lifetime to be entrusted to oversee his time here on earth. As a unique mixed-breed adopted dog— the only pup in his litter, he was a champion for pet adoption. Adopting him forever changed my life for the better in unimaginable ways.

Dear Friends, It is with a heavy heart that I write to tell you that Saint Norbert Liv Freyermuth Steines passed away peacefully wrapped in the warmth of my arms last night, 9:00 PM, Sunday, January 26th, just two months before his 16th birthday. My family is heartbroken....

Please send prayers for little me. I was recently, unexpectedly hospitalized for high kidney markers. I have excellent medical care and am comfortable. We will know more after some testing in the am. Your support and prayers truly make a difference and mean the world to me.