This should surprise no one, but I am still bawling over this video. This is one reason why fostering is SO important and so helpful. Front Street recently posted a video of a man who had been evicted. His main concern was finding a temporary home for his dog.
And that breaks my heart because I can’t imagine what I’d do to protect my own pets. Because many shelters don’t take in pets as well, Robert, the man in the video, has been sleeping in his car with Meaty, his dog.
“I think that pets are very important to homeless people,” Robert says in the video. “They’re their companion.”
https://www.facebook.com/FrontStreetAnimalShelter/videos/1640687269330056/
The manager of Front Street was so moved that she paid for a few nights in a hotel for the pair. And then social media did what it does best—shared the crap out of the video.
The video has been viewed over half a million times. Because of the shares and comments, a rental home was found for Robert and Meaty.
If this story breaks your heart, and you have some space in your home, considering fostering an animal. There are great programs at Front Street and Bradshaw Animal Shelter. Plus, there are other rescues around town that need help too. It really can make all the difference in someone’s life.