Kovu has been with his family since he was a puppy, and he’s never been reluctant to express himself or share his thoughts. Kovu’s father, Tate Hegstrom, told The Dodo, “Kovu has a personality – he is feisty, loving, kind, and very vocal.” “Depending on his mood, his voice allows him to express a wide range of emotions.”
Hegstrom works as an administrative resident at HealthONE in Denver but has always been interested in music. He immediately discovered that Kovu enjoys music as well, and he sings along whenever his father picks up the guitar. Hegstrom remarked, “Kovu started singing as soon as he could howl – since he was a puppy.” “Whenever I sing and play the guitar, he joins in with some harmony!”
Hegstrom has seen personally the importance of frontline workers as the world continues to fight the coronavirus outbreak in his role at HealthONE, and he chose to dedicate a song to everyone who is working so hard to help. He wanted to attempt to elevate people’s spirits and cheer them up, and Kovu decided he wanted to help as well.
Hegstrom videotaped himself performing “I’m yours” and Kovu joined in as soon as he started singing. He sang along wonderfully with the song, and at the end, he hugged his father, reminding everyone that we all need a little love and support. Hegstrom shared the video in the hopes of bringing a smile to at least a few people’s faces, and he was pleasantly pleased by the positive response he and Kovu received.
“People resort to establishing connection online during a time when being physically together as a group is challenging,” Hegstrom added. “I think a video with an adorable puppy singing a song with an encouraging message was something people needed at this time, and it made people smile.”