He knew he couldn’t save every dog while he was alive, so he made sure he could keep saving them long after he was gone.
Simon Cowell has quietly made one of the most powerful decisions of his life, leaving around $25 million in his will to dog shelters. Not for fame, not for headlines, but so abandoned and abused dogs will be cared for long after he is gone.
He said the choice came after a near-fatal bike accident that made him rethink everything. Updating his will wasn’t easy, but it reminded him of what truly matters: giving a voice to those who have none.
Cowell’s compassion didn’t start today. In 2018, he donated $32,000 to shut down a South Korean dog meat farm, saving over 200 dogs who were only hours from slaughter. For thousands of animals, he became the difference between life and death.
Friends say he has always had a soft spot for rescue dogs. He believes that if you have the ability to help, you have the responsibility to help, and he has lived by that principle for years.
Now, his final gift will keep that mission alive. Every dog who finds a warm bed, a full meal, or a loving home because of his donation will carry his legacy forward.
In a world where animals suffer silently, kindness like this doesn’t just make a difference. It changes everything.
References:
The Sun… Simon Cowell will leave £20million of his mega fortune to DOGS
Dailymail… Simon Cowell reveals he is leaving £20MILLION to dog shelters in his will
Humane World for Animals… Cowell helps shut down South Korean dog meat farm
He knew he couldn’t save every dog while he was alive, so he made sure he could keep saving them long after he was gone.
