Lutz Children’s Museum Executive Dog Truman George Honored At Retirement

MIDDLETOWN, CT — Truman George, the beloved white boxer "executive dog" at the Lutz Children's Museum, was honored at his retirement Thursday.

Visitors made cards, shared stories and showed their appreciation for 9-year-old Truman George, who has spent years welcoming children and families to the museum.

"After many wonderful years of welcoming children and families to the museum, Truman George is getting ready for a very special retirement," museum officials said.

Truman George was a rescue dog taken in by Lutz President and CEP Clare Mazur, who admits she has a soft spot for deaf boxers, because "no one wants them." Truman George also lost a leg to cancer at the age of 5. Still, Mazur said, he was known for being energetic and affectionate, with a fondness for running around, giving kisses and entertaining the people around him.

A tribute wall is now in place for him at the Lutz.

Alas, Truman's George's "brother," a 9-month-old boxer named Bentley James, will soon take over executive dog duties at the Lutz when, as Mazur put it, "he gets his manners under control."

The Lutz Children’s Museum operates a USDA-certified facility and accepts wild animals that are non-releasable. The museum's mission is to provide children with opportunities to explore culture, history and the natural sciences through exhibits, programs and experiences.