Politics & Government

Norristown's K9 Turks: The Most Interesting Dog In The World

The Montgomery County Courthouse comfort dog even has his own Facebook page.

He has his own Facebook page.

He wears a harness with a badge.

Members of law enforcement go out of their way to pose for pictures with him.

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Children love him.

When people are sad, he makes them smile.

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The Montgomery County District Attorney even set aside funds just for him.

He’s the most interesting dog in the world.

There’s no doubt about it: K9 Turks is one of the coolest creatures - dog or human - around town.

DA Risa Vetri Ferman launched the Courthouse Comfort Dog Program at the Montgomery County Courthouse in October of 2014.

Ever since then, Turks has been a mainstay in Norristown, helping victims and witnesses of crimes through traumatic courthouse situations,

Follow K9 Turks on Facebook for the latest on the official dog of Montgomery County.


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