Portland’s Homeless Dog Hero!
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Portland’s Homeless Dog Hero!
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Have you ever driven by a homeless person and noticed that they had a pet? And if so, what were your thoughts? I’ve heard many, both positive and negative and have thought both positively and negatively about it. Besides whether or not what I think about it makes any difference whatsoever, the fact remains that all pets need love and attention and the homeless are capable of providing this… I hope. Aside from love and attention, a dog also needs nutrients and now it becomes questionable whether or not the homeless can ensure a proper nutrition for their furry friends. Most homeless shelters and soup kitchens don’t really offer food for pets and buying dog food can be costly for even the employed. Luckily, Portland has what I call, “Portland’s Homeless Dog Hero” and his name is Larry Chusid. Larry is a commited to feeding the needy… dogs that is! To date, Larry has supplied Portland’s homeless dogs with over 100,000 meals of quality dog food and treats. It’s a story that warms the heart and is especially inspirational. For those of you that would like to help support Larry’s cause please visit: www.thepongofund.org and for those of you interested in reading the full story from the Oregonian, here’s the link: Portland’s Homeless Dog Hero
