There are many ways to celebrate and enjoy a Super Bowl victory. Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi has tackled one of his serious concerns: What to do with 100 dogs at KC Pet Project that need to be adopted. To make it more likely that prospective owners who want a dog but perhaps worry about the adoption fees, well, he’s waived those. In the sense (and cents), that’s paid off all of the adoption costs.
I was tempted to say, Good, boy! But, honestly, good on ya man. A strong generous (the average adoption fee for each dog is $150). Hopefully, more fellas follow his example.
As Nnadi told CNN and the network reported:
“All my life I always wanted a dog,” Nnadi told CNN. “Growing up I didn’t have a pet, my parents didn’t really allow pets.”
But going into his senior year of college, Nnadi got his first dog, Rocky. And the love between them inspired him to help other animals.
“When I first got him, he was very timid,” Nnadi said. “It made me think of how other animals, whether they’re owned or in a shelter, are feeling scared and alone.”
To learn more about the KC Pet Project — which Tori Fugate leads as the chief (how appropriate) communications officer and who offers profuse praise of Nnadi — go here.
(Photo courtesy of KC Pet Project)