meet George

photo credit: Tom Morris

THERAPY DOG, AT YOUR SERVICE

George with the fabulous eyebrows and handsome personality arrived in our lives six years ago as a 16 weeks old, 17 lb Bernedoodle puppy, quickly growing into 100 lbs of his gentle, goofy, wise, and loving self.

He became a certified Therapy Dog at age two and serves the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, frequently attending events, welcoming visitors, offering comfort during stressful weeks, spreading oodles of joy in res halls, classes, and student club meetings, and creating the kind of spontaneous, joyful encounters that make even the cat-loving-humans smile. 

He has also become a daily reminder that connection does not always require eloquence. Sometimes it looks like patience, presence, a soft place to land, and the willingness to greet every person as though they matter. Because they do.

Carol and Brian Bruess with a group of CSB students

Stats

Most popular guy on campus

99lbs, give or take a few treats

6 year old, Bernedoodle

Certified therapy dog, Pet Partners International

A very good boy

Works for scritches

Holds office hours

has business cards

Hands out 4k valentines every Feb 14th

Prefers temperatures in the single digits

And napping on snow banks

Loves all hoooomans, esp. students

Sits on sofas like a boss

George standing next to a "George office hours" sign.