Hobo s Healing Heart, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to pet owners facing emergency veterinary bills. The Dog Walking Dead Challenge was part of a series of fun events supporting the organization s mission. Kelly Harnett, the founder and president of Hobo s Healing Heart, highlighted the importance of creating lighthearted events to balance the organization s heavy work, which involves helping people with financial hardships related to emergency vet care and other pet services.