Barney the MontCo DAO Comfort Dog

Barney the MontCo DAO Comfort Dog Barney is the new Courthouse Comfort Dog for the Montgomery County, Pa., District Attorney’s Office.

He plays a vital role in supporting victims and witnesses of crime, especially children, as they navigate the criminal justice process.

Barney's enjoying the snow today!! Stay warm and be careful! ❄️
01/16/2025

Barney's enjoying the snow today!! Stay warm and be careful! ❄️

Barney's doing a quality check on the Animal Supply Drive donations before they get sent out! Thank you to everyone who ...
01/14/2025

Barney's doing a quality check on the Animal Supply Drive donations before they get sent out! Thank you to everyone who donated, Barney won't be the only dog with the coolest toys this year! 🐾

Has anyone seen a pink toy lying around?
01/07/2025

Has anyone seen a pink toy lying around?

Barney wishes everyone a happy and healthy new year! Here to more adventures and lots of treats in 2025! ✨🐾
12/31/2024

Barney wishes everyone a happy and healthy new year! Here to more adventures and lots of treats in 2025! ✨🐾

Barney's spreading tons of cheer throughout our office this holiday season! If you see him around don't forget to say he...
12/20/2024

Barney's spreading tons of cheer throughout our office this holiday season! If you see him around don't forget to say hello! Wishing everyone peace, comfort and lots of snuggles!

Barney had a paws-itively great day at the Montgomery Bar Association! ⚖️
12/03/2024

Barney had a paws-itively great day at the Montgomery Bar Association! ⚖️

Today is Barney's one-month mark working in our office, and what a month it's been! From providing comfort and companion...
11/15/2024

Today is Barney's one-month mark working in our office, and what a month it's been! From providing comfort and companionship to brightening everyone's day, Barney has quickly become an integral part of our team 🐾

In his one-month period, he had his first jury trial, attended multiple witness prep meetings and preliminary hearings and supported victims, witnesses and office staff!

Thank you to everyone who has helped make Barney's first month so special! 💙💛

On Sunday, Barney graduated from the courthouse companion training program at Canine Partners for Life! We are incredibl...
11/12/2024

On Sunday, Barney graduated from the courthouse companion training program at Canine Partners for Life! We are incredibly proud of his hard work and dedication throughout the program and Barney is now ready to assist and make a positive impact in and out of our courtrooms!

11/07/2024

🐾🌟🐾 GUESS who stopped by our office yesterday? It was Barney the MontCo DAO Comfort Dog, and he is a very good boy. One of Barney's jobs is to provide emotional support to victims of crime who are testifying in Montgomery County. We look forward to working with him in the future. Thank you for stopping by, Barney! You are welcome here any time.

About VSC: we are here for victims of crime and their loved ones. All VSC services-- including therapy, support groups, advocacy, accompaniments, and VCAP application help--are provided at no cost. Call our confidential 24-hour help line at 888-521-0983. Interpreter services are available in 240+ languages.

Barney made his first arrest this Halloween! Who knew crime fighting could be so adorable?👮
11/04/2024

Barney made his first arrest this Halloween! Who knew crime fighting could be so adorable?👮

Barney in action! On Friday, he was practicing his in-court comforting skills in one of our courtrooms, helping make the...
11/04/2024

Barney in action! On Friday, he was practicing his in-court comforting skills in one of our courtrooms, helping make the courtroom a little less intimidating for our young testifiers.

Barney’s helping out at our mock trial today for our Trial Advocacy Seminar! He’s spending lots of time in the jury box ...
10/24/2024

Barney’s helping out at our mock trial today for our Trial Advocacy Seminar! He’s spending lots of time in the jury box with office staff cheering on our competitors!

End-of-Day Updates on Barney's First Day: He's made even more connections around the office, including Judge Rothstein a...
10/17/2024

End-of-Day Updates on Barney's First Day: He's made even more connections around the office, including Judge Rothstein and took a field trip across the street to One Montgomery Plaza to visit some detectives! 🐾

He's already bringing so much comfort and joy to our office and we can't wait to see this energy continue!

Today is Barney's first full day in the office! He took a trip down to Judge Ferman's courtroom and he's been spending t...
10/17/2024

Today is Barney's first full day in the office! He took a trip down to Judge Ferman's courtroom and he's been spending time with his new officemates, cuddling in his bed and playing his favorite game, fetch!

Barney took a tour of his new courthouse home today, meeting members of our office and training to better navigate our c...
10/15/2024

Barney took a tour of his new courthouse home today, meeting members of our office and training to better navigate our courtrooms! While in court, Barney will provide support and reassurance to victims and witnesses as they testify.

Everyone give a warm welcome to Barney, our Montgomery County District Attorney's Office Courthouse Comfort Dog! Barney ...
10/15/2024

Everyone give a warm welcome to Barney, our Montgomery County District Attorney's Office Courthouse Comfort Dog! Barney will be helping crime victims and witnesses, especially children, as they navigate the criminal justice system.

We are so excited to have Barney as a part of our team!

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2 East Airy Street
Norristown, PA
19401

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+16102783090

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