High school isn't always a nice place for everyone; the pressures of work and trying to fit in may make it an experience that many kids would rather forget. After students have successfully traversed this stressful route, they can look forward to graduation. However, until he gave a special speech at their graduation ceremony as part of his award for being valedictorian, … [Read more...] about “Because I Have Everything to Lose,” a Teen Who Has Been Homeless for 12 Years Graduates Valedictorian
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After Finding a Home, a Homeless Teen is Reunited with His Beloved Puppy
Kris Robinson was working in the main office of the Senatobia-Tate County Animal Shelter when she noticed someone strolling across the yard. A dog kept a careful eye on the young man. "He instructed the dog to stay outside, and she simply sat down," Robinson, the shelter's interim director, told The Dodo. "He came in and said, 'Could you please take my dog?'" The … [Read more...] about After Finding a Home, a Homeless Teen is Reunited with His Beloved Puppy
Portraits of Homeless People and Their Canine Friends
The link between a dog and its owner, long considered as man's best friend, is genuinely unique. It is a partnership that is difficult to duplicate, despite the highs and lows of life. Dogs provide us unconditional love and devotion, as well as the potential for protection and friendship. It should come as no surprise that this link extends beyond those who live in nice, secure … [Read more...] about Portraits of Homeless People and Their Canine Friends
A Two-Legged Stray Mother Provides Care For Her Homeless Family
We know that animals are tenacious, and that they frequently adapt to their surroundings in order to live as best they can. After all, there are many homeless dogs in the world that fight every day to find food and shelter, but it always surprises us how homeless dogs with impairments are also ready to flourish and endure life on the streets. Shi Bao is known as the … [Read more...] about A Two-Legged Stray Mother Provides Care For Her Homeless Family