Teddy, Grief Comfort Dog
Teddy is hypoallergenic and bred to be calm in nature. He lives with Kelly Karavousanos, LPC, CT, Director of Grief Services and our Center for Hope and Healing, and was in training over the 2016 year. His role, now that he is fully trained, is to provide comfort and love to families during visitations and services as well as helping during counseling sessions. Teddy also visits local nursing homes, hospices, and schools in the area with Kelly to talk about grief.
The power of touch and the animal-human bond have been proven over and over again to provide a therapeutic effect for both humans and animals. Numerous studies have found supportive evidence for positive mental and physical health benefits from being near animals and touching them. Teddy uses his healing ability to assist our families in grief.
Follow Teddy on our monthly blog posts and his Instagram @TeddyBaue
Teddy Milestones
October 2017
Teddy Talks: Helping Our Grieving Community
On Tuesday of this week, I traveled to the Family Arena where I was told there would be several people who [...]
August 2017
Paws to Remember
Baue Pet Services annual Paws to Remember pet honoring ceremony will be held at Legacy Park (5490 Fifth Street, Cottleville MO, 63304) on Sunday, September [...]
July 2017
Teddy’s Fun Filled Summer!
Teddy’s Fun Filled Summer! Teddy’s summer is in full swing! He has kept busy by attending the Heartland Hospice BBQ [...]
Teddy, part of Center for Hope and Healing
