PLEASE MEET JOSEPH :
Joseph sleeps in a tent on the Seattle waterfront with his dog Buddy. He is 58 years old and has been homeless for 20 years of his life. He told that he doesn't know any other way of life. He carries a guitar on his back and I asked him to play me a song and he sadly reported he had a broken string. He said he's only played the guitar for a few years and it has got him through some hard times.
He got his dog Buddy two months ago for the same reason, to get each other through some hard times. He assured me that buddy is warm in a sleeping bag at night, and gets lots of food and treats, but he admits that it's really hard to train a puppy.
He is not entirely sure that he is the right owner for Buddy. We made a deal that he would not give the dog up to just anyone. I quickly got on Amazon and bought Buddy a coat, and Joseph and I are meeting this week for the exchange and to talk more about Buddy's future.
Such honesty and love. Thank you for sharing that with me Joseph.
Pioneer Square neighborhood | Dawndra
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