Welcome to Tiny Hooves Farm
Grief is hard. Animals help.
4525 Mitchaw Road, Sylvania Ohio
info@tinyhoovesfarm.org
TO USE OUR FARM FOR YOUR GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP GO TO “CHARLEY’S CHANCE” BELOW
visits are by appointment
Tiny Hooves Farm is a registered nonprofit inspired by the life and compassion of Charley Bauer. “Charley’s Chance” at Tiny Hooves Farm offers a year-round farm venue for organized grief support groups.
If you are experiencing grief and are interested in joining a support group, contact us by email and we will help you connect with one of the grief support groups that meets at our farm
Our Herd
Each animal in our herd has been carefully selected and has traveled from near and far to join the Tiny Hooves Farm family. Our herd includes Valais Blacknose Sheep, Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Mini Silky Fainting Goats, Alpacas, and Mini Highland Cows.
Many of our animals are named in honor of doctors, nurses, and patients who are part of the larger Nationwide Children’s Hospital family. Use the link below to learn about the inspiring people who gave these animals!
Our Inspiration
On February 16th, 2025, our world lost a beautiful soul. Charley Bauer was a nursing student at The Ohio State University and a lifelong animal lover who faced nine months of leukemia treatment with optimism and grace. She was diagnosed at age 20 and passed away at 21. Charley’s family and friends have found great purpose in creating a farm to carry forward her hope, connection, and love for people and animals.
Grief Support Groups
“CHARLEY’S CHANCE”
Located in Northwest Ohio, our farm welcomes organized grief support groups interested in exploring the therapeutic qualities of farm animals. Each grief support group is led by their own facilitator. Meetings take place in our barnyard.
Tiny Hooves Farm provides snacks and beverages, seating for up to ten, and our most affectionate farm animals. We stay nearby to care for the animals and make your visit smooth.
At this time we are not hosting private grief sessions. If you are struggling with grief and are interested in joining a grief support group, please reach out by email and we will help you connect with one of the groups that meets at Tiny Hooves.
If you run a grief support group and would like to use our farm as a meeting space, please complete the form below. We would love to collaborate with you!
Farm Fun for the Community
Tiny Hooves Events, LLC
Summer barn doors are ready to open!
This summer, we’ll be operating through two separate entities to better serve our community. Our grief outreach programs will continue through Tiny Hooves Farm, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, made possible by fundraising efforts and the generosity of our donors. Meanwhile, our community events and general farm experiences will be offered through Tiny Hooves Events, LLC.
This structure allows us to continue providing meaningful grief support while expanding opportunities for families, friends, and community members to connect with our farm and animals.
Same Herd. Same Love. Unique Missions.
Farm Trustees
Tiny Hooves Farm has been thoughtfully shaped by the shared vision of our Board of Directors, including several of Charley’s family members and close friends. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming space for our visitors while ensuring that each animal in our herd enjoys a happy, fulfilling life.
Volunteer Opportunities
All of our summer volunteer spots are currently full. We appreciate the interest in helping around the farm. Complete the volunteer form if you’d like us to reach out in the future as new volunteer jobs open!
