He Lost His Home — But Never Stopped Caring for His Dog

A homeless man has captured the attention of thousands, not for begging, but for the way he rocks his dog to sleep every night.

When asked why, he explained that life hadn’t always been this way. “When I first got him, we had an apartment,” he said softly.

“Living on the street has been a hard adjustment for him. The honking, the sirens, the people, it keeps him up. So every night, I make sure he’s asleep before I close my eyes.”

This poor, homeless man selflessly hugs his dog as the dog is all he has. Neither money nor fancy clothes is a sign of a human being. It's the heart, empathy, & kindness. 🫶pic.twitter.com/TYDjlGfocN

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