But thanks to the kindness of local organizations in Indianapolis, Bernard Holland is getting back on his feet.
A man who was willing to sleep outside during a brutal winter in order to stay with his beloved dog is getting back on his feet thanks to the kindness of strangers.
Holland had moved to the city from Michigan in November and at first had stayed with family.
However, he soon found himself without a place to go and could not find a shelter that would accept his pup, the newspaper reported.
But leaving Oreo wasn't an option. So instead, Holland set up a tent at a homeless camping area and braved nights of below-zero temperatures with Oreo at his side.
The organization began to work with Holland on finding a livable situation for him and Oreo to be safe during the winter.
Soon after, a dog daycare called Wigglebutt Doghouse stepped up. The group offered to take care of Oreo until Holland could get back on his feet.
"She's safe, and I know they're taking good care of her," Holland said.
Through the help of these local organizations, Holland was able by February to begin working part-time at the dog daycare. He has since been able to secure a motel for himself and Oreo to live in together, the Indianapolis Star reported.
"It is amazing to see the change in Bernard since this all happened," Melissa Burgess from Horizon House told the newspaper. "He was very sad and lost when we first encountered him, and now he is more energized and up. We are very proud of him."
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