Meet Elsa: The Cuddle Bug

This year, Milk-Bone® conducted a nationwide search for amazing canines that have made an extraordinary impact on the lives of individuals they love and the communities that need them. These 15 super pups are leading the pack in making a powerful difference in the world.

Meet one of them below.

Town: Houston, TX
Pet Parent: Sarah Herbek

Impact:

Elsa works with her pet parent Sarah Herbek at Texas Children’s Hospital to help kids feel better during treatment. She loves to cuddle up with kids in their beds and makes kids, families, and staff alike feel light and happy during otherwise stressful situations.

Top Skills:

• Comforting and calming kids during their time at the hospital
• Understanding kids’ emotional needs, being calm or playful as needed
• Lifting the spirits of hospital staff