Barney the MontCo DAO Comfort Dog

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

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

Barney sees a lot of interesting things every day while working alongside our detectives, but even he was impressed by a...
05/18/2026

Barney sees a lot of interesting things every day while working alongside our detectives, but even he was impressed by all the amazing vehicles at Saturday's Touch-A-Truck event! 🐾🚒🚓

Barney had a great time checking everything out, meeting families and posing for photos throughout the day.

Montgomery County Advocacy Project hosted its third annual Heroes on the Run on Saturday, raising awareness about the de...
05/04/2026

Montgomery County Advocacy Project hosted its third annual Heroes on the Run on Saturday, raising awareness about the devastating impact of child abuse and neglect. Barney had a great time seeing Nutmeg and the entire MCAP team – an inspiring day dedicated to supporting children and strengthening the community.

Happy National Pet Day from Barney! 🐾💙Today we’re celebrating the animals who bring comfort, love and a little extra lig...
04/11/2026

Happy National Pet Day from Barney! 🐾💙

Today we’re celebrating the animals who bring comfort, love and a little extra light into our lives. Barney gets to do that every day, whether he’s in the courthouse or out in the community, reminding people they’re not alone.

Give your pets an extra treat, a long walk or some extra cuddles today, Barney definitely will be!🐶

Happy National Sibling Day from Barney and his sister, Lightning! ⚡️They may work in different places, Barney at the cou...
04/10/2026

Happy National Sibling Day from Barney and his sister, Lightning! ⚡️

They may work in different places, Barney at the courthouse and Lightning at Mission Kids, but they share the same mission: bringing comfort, support and a sense of calm to victims and witnesses when they need it most.

Different locations, same heart. 💫

Barney helped where he was needed most. 🐾 Earlier this week, he sat beside a victim during a guilty plea, providing comf...
04/09/2026

Barney helped where he was needed most. 🐾 Earlier this week, he sat beside a victim during a guilty plea, providing comfort, calm and support through a difficult moment. 💙

Barney got the VIP treatment today with a special tour of the new Mission Kids facility—led by his sister, Lightning! Th...
04/03/2026

Barney got the VIP treatment today with a special tour of the new Mission Kids facility—led by his sister, Lightning! This incredible space will support thousands of children as they navigate the criminal justice system, providing care, comfort and hope when they need it most.

Barney is welcoming spring the best way he knows how—making new friends 🐾🌸On his daily walk today, he met a group of kid...
03/20/2026

Barney is welcoming spring the best way he knows how—making new friends 🐾🌸

On his daily walk today, he met a group of kids who couldn’t resist stopping for some pets (and he definitely didn’t mind the extra attention)!

02/27/2026

The "no running in the halls" rule doesn't apply to Barney... especially on a Friday!

Under-the-table surveillance is hard work, but someone has to do it.
02/26/2026

Under-the-table surveillance is hard work, but someone has to do it.

Barney supported a child as she testified in the courtroom today. Supporting victims in court is very rewarding for Barn...
02/10/2026

Barney supported a child as she testified in the courtroom today. Supporting victims in court is very rewarding for Barney, knowing that he is lending a comforting paw when it's needed the most.

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2 East Airy Street
Norristown, PA
19401

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+16102783090

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