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Bobo is, as you might have guessed, the inspiration for The Bobo Fund. Bobo and his brother were rescued from a shelter in Kentucky after their owner passed away in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, Bobo weighed almost 30 pounds! When Bobo started to lose weight, he was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease, and shortly after, hypothyroidism. The rescue that pulled Bobo determined that he would be a "forever foster" due to his ongoing medical needs. This means they would pay...

Last updated: January 3, 2026 What does The Bobo Fund do? The Bobo Fund provides temporary one-time assistance to help pay for prescription medication or prescription food that is needed for a pet's chronic medical condition when their owner is facing financial hardship. This means your pet will require this medication or food for the rest of their life. We do not provide assistance for other medications like preventatives, antibiotics, or pain medication unless they are required to treat a...

Our Mission The Bobo Fund is committed to providing assistance to pet owners facing financial hardship, ensuring that their beloved pets with chronic illnesses receive the essential medication they need. The Bobo Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in July 2024. The Bobo Fund was created in memory of Bobo, a dachshund who was rescued from a shelter in Kentucky at the age of 10 after his owner passed away during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bobo battled with...