Denise and Bowser. They ride the bus more than an hour to get to The Pongo Fund. And then they ride it more than an hour to get back home.

Denise has faced many challenges in her life. Challenges that never go away. Yet she works every day to make every day the best it can be. Especially when it means making life better for her Bowser.

Bowser is much the same. His easy going and happy nature are quick to bring love and joy to anyone needing a Bowser hug. He is nearly nine-years old and they’ve been together for five years now. And Denise provided him the first consistent comfort and stability in his life.

Like Denise his days are not always easy. But his love and kindness help them both to find gratitude in life’s gifts. Even if those gifts are sometimes hard to find. Denise and Bowser are a gift to all of us at The Pongo Fund. They make our Sundays brighter and happier and we look forward to seeing them just as much as they look forward to seeing us.

The Pongo Fund gives a chance to animals that might not otherwise have a chance and gives hope to families that have little else to be hopeful for. Families like Denise and Bowser and tens of thousands more. And this is why we Pongo.

Wishing you always peace, love and kibble. From all of us at The Pongo Fund.