Norbert the rescue dog and certified therapy animal, who has millions of followers on social media, spent his birthday napping, playing, and spreading cheer Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE.

The world is saying goodbye to Norbert, the therapy dog. On Monday, Jan. 27, his human mom, Julie Steines, shared in an update on Instagram that the internet-famous pup peacefully died the night ...

“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,” she shared on Norbert’s account Monday ...

The internet is mourning the loss of Norbert, the pint-sized therapy dog, whose charm and compassion touched countless hearts. Famous for his viral high-fives and gentle spirit, Norbert passed away ...