Ensuring the well-being of the animals we share this planet with should be the bare minimum expectation for all of us. Fortunately, there are animal heroes all over the world who work tirelessly to protect and improve the lives of animals. We need to celebrate and recognize their efforts, because they are making a real difference.
One such hero is 10-year-old Brady Snakovsky from Strongsville, Ohio. Two years ago, Brady learned that police dogs are not automatically issued bulletproof vests like their human handlers. This information deeply affected him, as he watched an episode of Live PD with his mom, Leah Tornabene, and noticed that police K-9s sometimes have to face dangerous situations without adequate protection.
Brady couldn’t accept this injustice, and he quickly decided to take action. He started a GoFundMe page to collect donations and purchase bulletproof vests for the brave dogs serving in the police force. In February 2018, Brady raised enough money to buy his first four vests for the Ohio State Troopers. And from there, his mission only gained momentum.
Brady became fully dedicated to his cause. He wrote to local congressmen seeking support and tirelessly spread the word so that more people would understand and contribute to his mission. As a result, Brady’s K9 Fund was established as a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for protective vests for police and military dogs.
Today, Brady’s K9 Fund has provided a total of 257 dogs with life-saving vests and has raised an outstanding $315,000. It’s truly remarkable what this young hero has achieved. Speaking to CNN, Brady’s mom Leah expressed her pride, saying, “I was quite surprised that a child at age eight could recognize that there was an issue there, and that he could find a solution to fix that problem.”
Not only is Brady passionate about protecting these incredible dogs, but he also intends to become a police officer like his stepfather when he grows up, to continue keeping people safe and helping others. At such a young age, Brady has already exceeded all expectations, and seeing the smiles on the faces of the K-9 handlers brings him immense joy.
If you would like to support Brady’s incredible effort, you can visit his website here to make a donation. Let’s share this article to ensure that Brady’s mission reaches more people and to pay tribute to this remarkable young boy.
Thank you, Brady, for being a true animal hero. Your dedication and passion are truly inspiring, and we are in awe of the positive impact you’re making in the world.
