Why we "woof!"
Changing pet rescue is only one part of our mission. We also want to see the entire system revamped and dog care and education become more prevalent.
Simon Says Foundation is providing honest education, transparent rescue work, and philanthropy working toward building a world where there are fewer dogs in rescues and more thriving in homes.
*Pictured: Vice, Muska, Kringle and Tank.
Inspired by one
Simon wasn't just a "dog." He was the truest form of love and taught us dogs give fully, endlessly, and without conditions.
In his honor and memory, we created a 501(c)3 foundation worthy of him in hopes all dogs can live with dignity, respect, safety, and care.
Simon Says Foundation is built from love, backed by truth, and driven by the belief that all dogs deserve better.
For Simon: May 5, 1999-May 21, 2011.
The founder
Stephen brings over 30 years of experience in consumer packaged goods, from managing $70M+ programs at multi-billion dollar global giants to nimble work with turnarounds, startups, and celebrity brands.
He’s navigated and managed every stage of the CPG lifecycle. It’s relevant because it means as an expert, he’s thought of everything from the start. He is definitely no pup to the pack.
For the past decade he’s also been deeply embedded in the world of dog rescue. As a board member of two rescue organizations (one being the largest breed-specific rescue in the U.S. with over 15,000 lives saved), Stephen has personally assisted in the rescue of more than 600 dogs since 2023.
Simon Says Pet & The Simon Says Foundation are his legacy. They are designed from the ground up to benefit dogs, save dogs's lives, and help dog parents be better owners.
Stephen is also pulling back the curtain on the harsh realities of shelters, rescues, and breeders driving toward real, nationwide legislative change.
It is time to end the needless killing of dogs.
our leads
Dustin W.
Sitting on our board of directors, Dustin brings with him 10 years of dog product development. He specializes in making certain the products going into shelters and rescues are "rescue-ready."
Annalisa M.
Anna is a rescue owner herself for over a decade. She manages all our legal affairs, reporting, and our compliance. She has partnered and served as a mentor to the founder early on.
Kevin H.
Kevin sits on our board of directors as a founder and brings with him 30 years of marketing expertise in billion dollar companies. He heads up our digital expansion strategy across platforms.
Every dog saved is a miracle and every dog lost is a heartbreak.
Chose how to help: dollars, time, networking, sharing, adopting, and fostering.
You can make a financial donation to the Simon Says Foundation (which goes to our saving dogs initiatives) or directly to one of our approved rescue or shelter partners.
Up to 50% of the Simon Says Pet brand net profit goes back to rescues & shelters. You’re supporting rescues just by shopping for your own dogs!
What makes up our version of "rescue?"
Its time to shine a light on the entire "rescue industry."
Education
We will help you better understand the challenges that go with every rescued dog. It takes strength and committment.
Transparency
Where do the 100's of millions donated to "charities" go - and why are there still so many dogs being killed? We'll show you.
Support
We donate time, products, and resources to rescues and shelters supporting the dogs who need it most!
