The dog who helped his owner get out of the induced coma and is now a volunteer in hospitals – 02/12/2019

Ted A dog crossed between schnauzer and poodle, he became known in 2016 when his owner, Andy Szasz, was interned at Southampton General Hospital, UK. Doctors had to incite him to coma by developing Pneumonia during treatment for bowel cancer, I have suffered.

But something unexpected happened. According to The Times newspaper, he woke up three days earlier than expected to hear the barking of Teddy, who had taken him there once to see him.

"He barked, then he put on my chest and shortly after I woke up," the man from 65 years He added: "I was very surprised to see Ted, but my mind was determined, he is my guardian angel."

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After Szasz, a civil engineer, opened his eyes, the doctors allowed the animal to enter the hospital regularly and help his master recover. Four days later, he was released and was able to return home with his dog and his wife Estelle, 52 years old.

What happened has drawn the attention of the Animal Cruelty Prevention Association (RSPCA), which has awarded Ted a prize in 2017. But not only. The authorities of the organization, which is the largest and oldest animal protection area in the world based in England and Wales, decided to recruit the animal for pets in therapy (Domestic animals in therapy)

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Estelle and Szasz agreed and Ted joined the RSPCA last November. The same couple takes it to different hospitals in the area indicated by the space. Now, the little dog is voluntary and his "job" is to visit the sick and doctors to bring them a little joy.

"It's amazing to see so many people smile when it comes in. And Teddy loves all the mimes that he gets, it's amazing how animals affect our lives," Szasz said.

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Some time ago, Ted returned to the Southampton General Hospital where his owner had been hospitalized and visited the facilities weekly. "He's smart, loving, loyal, funny and a little character," they wrote in the institution's Facebook account.

Ted has great companions in his tours, such as Leo, a golden retriever who has been volunteering for several years and visiting the children's area of ​​Southampton General Hospital.

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