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Fran Stubbs's avatar

I found Norbert on Facebook a few years ago. This lil pup so tiny made me smile and feel so much joy. To this day I look for a post from Julie just to get that “Feel Good” feeling and smile. Thank you so much for sharing Norbert to the world. I am ever so grateful.

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Ways to Your Art's avatar

Aww thank you so much for sharing this! Happy tears over here 💛🥹🙏✨

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Ways to Your Art's avatar

warm thanks

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Irina Arakelova's avatar

I'm of those who discovered Norbert on YouTube just recently. I subscribed the channel 8mmediately and was fond of looking at his tiny face every day. My day was not finished untill I see any video or photo with Norby. But suddenly I discovered the post where the owners told that our dear Norbe rt went to his rainbow at almost 16-years old. O, no!!! 16 y.o??? How many people were happy from seeing him, touching him, speaking with him, asking "give five" and so on, so on, so on... on his life way. You know, I'm one of those who is smiling just hearing name "Norbert" and becomes happy looking at his sweet face. Thank you so much for making me a part of thr world named Norbert. Be sure, his continues to be a therapy dog from his rainbow. At least he is healing me every day. I miss him too. (Please, excuse my English, because it's a foreign language for me)

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Ways to Your Art's avatar

Thank you for taking the time to share your story, so beautifully written, with us. We are humbled to hear of the ways Norbert touched the lives of others. We started this substack site to further the creative and heartfelt work we did with Norbert as we explore ways to inspire others. We appreciate your kind words.

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Dan's avatar

I have been following him for about a year. I would check for his YT posts first thing in the morning before work. He always boosted my spirit and motivated me to start my day. It’s good to see I was not alone. Gone but never forgotten. Love you Norbert

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RhondaH's avatar

This is brilliant. We needed this. Thank you.

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Ways to Your Art's avatar

Thank you so much 🙏😌

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Peggy Slyck's avatar

I am new to Norbert. He is the sweetest looking Angel. Reminds me of a few dogs we lost and 2 we have. I can see they did and do some of the things he did. Had one dog that had her tongue like his.

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Ways to Your Art's avatar

Welcome! Thank you for being here and taking the time to write. The human/animal bond is surely very special. ❤️

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Levonne Macomsom's avatar

I've been following little Norbert for a good bit of time. I always love seeing his sweet little face with that little tongue out. I cried for days when he got his angel wings and held on tight to my little Tiny girl who is the same age as Norbert. She's now 16 years old, and such a comfort to anyone she meets. I am so grateful that Julie continues to share Norbert with everyone.

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Ways to Your Art's avatar

We are touched by the many people, like you, who have shared how much Norbert meant to them. We wish you many more happy times with your little girl. Hugs.

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Cheryl's avatar

I’ve been following Norbert for years. He was one of a kind and will never be another. He’s the cutest little fur baby I’ve ever seen.

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Ways to Your Art's avatar

Thank you for taking the time to be here and write.

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Sue. D's avatar

I’ve been following Norbert for a long time. I was so sad about his passing, but because I still see him in posts it makes me happy

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Ways to Your Art's avatar

Thank you!

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Cristina Sabaté-Pérez's avatar

Love Norbert, he always make me smile. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful thing ❤️

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Ways to Your Art's avatar

Thank you for taking the time to visit here. We appreciate your kind words.

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Mels's avatar

I have followed Norbert for years. I have all his books, plush and Christmas cards. I lost both of my girls(they were sisters from same litter), they were two months away from being 17 years old, one month apart. I thought my heart was broken and would never heal. When Julie lost little Norbert my heart broke again. He was a precious boy.

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Ways to Your Art's avatar

We deeply appreciate your support of Norbert’s mission to spread smiles. He truly was precious. We believe the love he shared lives on. Hugs.❤️

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Nancy Spiller's avatar

A lovely piece, and the paintings of Norbert are to be treasured. Beautiful!

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Ways to Your Art's avatar

Warmest thanks, Nancy, for your encouragement of my writing and for your own inspiring dedication to art, writing and teaching. 🙏

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Susan Davis's avatar

I’ve been following Norbert for years. Every time I see him even on my lowest days, he always would be able to put a smile on my face. Thank you for continuing to share him. He is still so loved and so missed such a beautiful, compassionate, loving angel.

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Ways to Your Art's avatar

Thank you for your kind words.

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Salena Hill's avatar

So beautiful and calming

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Ways to Your Art's avatar

Thank you!

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Tammy Baugher's avatar

I found Norbert on Facebook. He brings a smile to my face. Miss him so much.💙😇

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Ways to Your Art's avatar

Thank you. ❤️

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manuel baez's avatar

Norbie ❤️

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MackyLil Creations's avatar

My daughters and I followed Boo and one day my nephew said, “Have you seen Norbert?” One pic and that was all it took for us to fall in love with that little guy! Thank you so much for sharing Norbert with the world. He was always a little slice of happy in this thing called life. We bought his book and also bought one for my nephew. We crack up because from time to time my nephew will open the book to a random page and say “Norbert says…”. It always makes us laugh. I understand all too well the heartbreak of having to say goodbye. One day we will get to see our pups I pray. Inspired by Norbert I have started a facebook page with our new puppy hoping to make anyone that sees it smile the way Norbert did for us. Thank you again for carrying on with Norbert’s mission to spread joy.

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