HELP US SAVE PETS LIKE SPOT
HEY KID got its name and inspiration because of our founder's dad, Bob, and his dog Spot. Bob was a senior who was barely scraping by on his very low, fixed social security. One night when Spot got sick, he couldn't afford to take her to the emergency vet, and by the next morning she had passed away. Spot was the love of Bob's life, and her passing devastated him.
"Hey, Kid" was how he always greeted our founder, so she started a non-profit in his honor to help save pets when their loving owners are dealing with financial hardship.
OUR FOUNDER
HELP ME HELP PETS
Hi there! My name is Thami, and I'm the Founder and Executive Director of HEY KID. I have personally experienced losing a pet 14 years ago, only because I fell into financial distress and couldn't afford to stay in my apartment. While I found my dog an amazing new family who adored him, losing him crushed me.
Then when my dad, Bob, lost his cherished dog Spot simply because he couldn't afford to take her to the vet, it broke my heart. Pets are part of our families, and we shouldn't have to lose them simply because money might be tight.
I founded HEY KID so that I can help people facing similar circumstances. Thank you so much for your support!
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