No chip.

I am claiming him as my own.

I told the story to the lady here at PetSmart. They scanned him, and then she gave me a gift card to get him some gear. They are giving him a grooming session.

I feel so good right now.

Many people have given me name ideas..... but I am going with..... drum roll please....

The wet dog who came through the fog, the sad boy about to get toys,my snuggler from another mother... ladies and gentlemen, welcome.

Willy Scooter McBarkley

homeless but play harmonica?

No relief in site

Today is the last day. I am going homeless soon.
I am okay to be honest, the only thing is that I am epileptic, I scared I got fit attack in the middle of no where. I hope this will not happened.

I was doing so well, I got my meds on time, I have a room to stay, I can eat healthy food. Why this thing happened to me?

I feel like it is not fair you know. I see someone with family, happy, good health, and I am now in this condition.

Have a couple of homeless people (HP) living around my property and neighbors. We share a property next to a freeway wall with an alley way. They usually set up camp in there.

1. They have never been an issue and are always respectful.

2. Never had anything stolen or tampered with.

3. They usually keep each other on check and if they see someone that may be an issue they will remove them.

Just wanted to get an your opinions since I've noticed this over the last few months to a year. Recently some of the HP around our cul-de-sac have been bringing their cars and leaving them for weeks. Code enforcement has come out and check, but I'm assuming all paperwork is valid.

It just a hassle when we are having events at our homes and all the parking is already taken and our guest find it difficult to find parking.

Just wanted to get the POV of others.

I am not sure if this is the right subreddit for this, but I was kicked out by my mom yesterday night. She is bipolar and always argues about minor stuff, during the argument she just told me to get out and so I did. I don't know what I'm doing exactly, but she kicked me out multiple times once when I was 16 once when I was 17 and now.

I'm not a bad kid, I don't smoke, I don't do drugs, or drink. I'm in high school and I'm a straight A student, I'm taking college courses through high School and I knew this was gonna happen so I enlisted to join the military.

Are there any tips to help me make it to my basic training ship out date? (2 months) I have a car, and a job, right now I don't have an actual place to stay as I'm couch surfing and I don't want to live in my car. I just want a safe place to keep my clothes and school stuff without worrying about it being stolen. Truth is I'm scared...

Any tips/programs/advice would be appreciated

New road dog and I made it through the night.

He snores like a freight train and insists on somehow touching me all through the night: a paw to my face, a snout in my armpit, a head on my leg.

I woke up to take a leak and honestly figured he'd be the one to wake me up first but he gave me the dirtiest look like go back to bed, but we both took a leak together. LOL the son I never had!

There is a pet store about a two-hour hike from where we are. So I am going to make us some breakfast, pack up camp, and then hike over there. Hopefully, they can scan him. I guess I'd better get him a collar and leash. I'm going to use some paracord I have for a make-shift lead this morning.

He already seems very attached to me. The second I move, he is like, "Hold on, where are you going?" I'm not sure he's a morning guy like me because he seems super judgy about me being up.

Thanks, everyone, for all of the lovely messages and support on my posts yesterday.

Hi everyone! My uncle is in a tough situation right now, he currently lives in a camper that he moves around the state on occasion. There is little family around to help him out and I am not in the place where I can take him in personally. I want to support him in ways that I can. I know he lives without electricity and running water. Is there any useful gadgets or tricks (honestly anything) that anyone can think of that I can get him to make things a little better? I hope this post lands in the right hands. Thanks in advance!

If so what kind of games do you like to play?

It has been pouring rain damn near all day, a dog wondered into my camp and he is so sweet, he smells terrible, but I understand the struggle. I think I have a new road dog now. He has such sweet eyes and just came up to me like please help me. I instantly broke into tears. I got you buddy. Damn it I didn't need another thing to take care of, I can hardly take care of myself, but feeding him and letting him put his shivering head on my shoulder made me feel like I mattered again for the first time in a long time.

I gave him a can of soup I had and I've tried to dry him off. He is stuck to me.

Seems to be part pitbull, part other mutt stuff, but he is so sweet.

Help me name this sweet, tired, sleepy boy https://imgur.com/EXrnVZY

And I mean all of you in this strange little place. So much has happened and so much more will. It's time for a sea change.

I've been one of the most vulnerable among you. I've known incredibly hard times, I know the many faces of suffering. My father forced me to live under terrible circumstances by choice, he was a successful sociopath. My mother was very mentally ill, she was capable of extreme abuse. My grandmother killed herself in an institution.

I've been in institutions. I won't call them hospitals.

I've spent years on the street and my existence became a perceived justification for social murder. The hate within my community almost killed me more than once.

To exist I starved, froze, and had violence brought against me.

I was a social worker, I was educated and did direct action in that community. I didn't bring violence and ruin to my life. Someone I trusted did.

I searched for years for help. I never deserved it.

I know hate so intimately well. Our zeitgeist is wishing suffering on others. I survived this. Not everyone does. A fading feeling of a face or voice is all I have of some magnificent people.

We are so much lesser for this. As one of the least among you I at least have the voice to speak truth to this. Change.

I have the individual actions of two people to thank for allowing me to even try reclaiming my life. With all these burdens, all these reasons to give up or give into hate, I became a wandering helper.

Life broke me but I found my spirit and intent undimmed. I followed that light for many miles like some neo Enkidu and I found friendship, family, and eventually home.

There is gravity between humans and everything. It is within us to project our will into the lives of other people and our environment.

We have a human responsibility to each other back to our beginning. Modern ideologies do not define what a human is or divorce us from each other.

We have hard times ahead. Hard times I'm afraid to face given what I already know I can thrive in. The greatest people that ever lived are not codified in the past, it's an ongoing story, and the legacy they gave us all.

Find purpose and act. Take care of one another, we can meet these times. Be safe everyone, be kind, especially to yourself.

Just got kicked out by my abusive boyfriend I'm staying with his grandma in secret for a day or 2 but I really don't know what to do truthfully I want to end it all but I have a beautiful son I love him more than anything on this planet he is my reason for life. I need advice I don't have a car and only bring in about 1k a month, Ive seen other people enlist but would that be suitable for my son he's not 1 yet. I just really need help and advice and honestly someone to tell me to keep going I feel so lost hurt after hurt the cycle continues.

I was passing by a high-end supermarket... There was a lone shopping cart with case of water on the bottom. What often happens is people will load their cars and forget to take the items in the undercarriage. I've seen it happen plenty of times. I thought that was the case here. I didn't see anyone around, so I took one bottle and started to walk away.

A guy appears out of nowhere and says: "Hey, I saw that! Homeless meth head." I explained the cart looked abandoned and I didn't see anyone around. I said "There was no one here!" I forget all the details, but things escalated. I called him selfish and threw the bottle in the shopping basket. Again, he accused me of being a "meth head" and called me ugly.

You know the saying about people who live in glass houses? He's hardly in a position to be calling anyone ugly. The vast number of partners I've had in my lifetime didn't think I was ugly. As for the meth accusation... I am well aware of the fact everyone does crystal meth, but I don't. I've never done the shit in my life — not even once. I'm constantly getting profiled as a tweaker and it's so damn tiresome.

So, we're arguing back and forth. I told him karma would catch up with him. His reply: "Karma is the reason you're homeless! Go kill yourself, meth head. Trump is going to exterminate all of you!" I'm not 100% sure about the last sentence, but I believe that's what he said. He had the smug "At least I got mine" attitude of a Trump supporter.

What an absolutely vile person with a rotten soul. Complete a$$hole. More than once, he told me to kill myself. All of this drama over a goddamn bottle of water. It was an innocent mistake. I meant no harm. I would rather have my life than to be that guy.

I was tempted to mace him, but I held back because I didn't want to become "that crazy homeless guy causing a disturbance." If the cops showed up, there's no question whose side they would take. This incident is a perfect example of the hatred and abuse we have to put up with. What a complete prick! I hope karma teaches him a lesson.

Hello everyone!

I’m currently facing a difficult housing transition and will be without stable shelter by the end of the month. I’m seeking a safe, temporary, and pet-friendly place to stay in the Phoenix/Chandler area, ideally for a few weeks to a couple of months, while I search for work and get back on my feet.

I’m a well-educated, kind hearted, mid-career compliance professional with a Master’s degree. I recently lost my job, but I’m actively looking and doing everything I can to rebuild. I’m quiet, respectful, and clean. I don’t drink or do drugs, and I value a peaceful and considerate environment.

I also have two gentle greyhounds and two sweet, well-behaved cats—they’re all house-trained, calm, and up to date on their shots. I understand this is a unique ask, but I’m committed to doing everything possible to make it work, including helping with chores, errands, caregiving, or anything else that could be useful in exchange for temporary shelter.

This is a genuine, non-romantic request for a safe place to land during a hard time. If you or someone you know might be able to help, I’d love to connect and talk further.

Thank you for reading, and for any kindness or leads you can offer.

Matthew 

Responsible pet owner | Phoenix, AZ 

I think this is the right place to post. my son, 43, is homeless. has lived in his van for over 2 years now. he's held things together until recently when he was fired from his job. I am financially able to help him but not totally support him. we live about 2,000 miles apart. I (72F) want to help him but don't know what will actually really help. he's not on drugs or alcohol but suffers from severe ADHD and is not on medication. any advice will be very appreciated. we haven't talked since Dec, 2019 until this past December when he was in a big hole plus being very sick. I've sent money but that will help the immediate problem only.

So, it’s been a long time since I posted. I mentioned somewhere about a lover I had. I genuinely was ready to move and then something happened and we got back together for a short while. We couldn’t work out the kinks and I found out he had been texting someone else behind my back. So I left on my own merit this time… it sucks because I’m homeless and scared this time around. I’m really trying to work out things with my lover (who is now downgraded to friend lol) but ik we should both move on but something always draws us back. Love isn’t easy and I wish it could be. But now i genuinely can’t even focus on him or anyone else bc I’m stuck in this situation again. [Vent]

I’m currently in a hotel but I feel like it’s genuinely a waste of money. I live in Texas and it’s getting hot so I don’t think I can get by sleep in my car most days. I don’t have a stable w2 job. I DoorDash or uber as I’ve been applying to jobs but can’t even get an interview in my city. I’ve been looking at other cities/ states. Either Austin, TX or Colorado. anyone who stays in their car when it’s hot (even at night) how do you stay cool?

I'm screaming for help https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIFIXFvSFLO/?igsh=MXcycmgwOWl4bnl4MA==

I don’t want to become homeless because I like living where I do. Does anyone know of a donation site or something like that to help out? Thank you ahead of time!

Had about half a steak, and some loaded mashed potatoes.

SO DAMN GOOD.

It made me wonder what the best meals someone has given you are, and have you ever turned one down?

My shelter stay ends in about 30 days. A mechanic friend of someone else in the shelter knows of a minivan for sale that just needs a little work. I feel I'm getting a deal and happy that I will at least have that instead of just being on the streets like I was. I'm hoping it will help me meet my goals and will be so much easier having transportation. He also said he could make sure it is reliable for me to get to TX and do any work it might need before leaving. Hopeful this is a step in the right direction.

I have 2500$, I want to move in the next 7 days, not to wait. I will get a part-time job as soon as arrive. Any recommendations? (besides saving up before moving). I'm autistic and live in a place that has mold so I'm just "running" from it. + a dream of starting a startup.

I'm just about done with this winter/spring weather. Rain is definitely ahead. This winter was extremely tough on my body and mental health. I had access to my grandparents garage for the majority of it. (Dec-late Jan.) Sleeping bags and blankets came in clutch. But unfortunately they found out and had finally locked it at the worst time. I'm now sleeping under a bridge with 1 sleeping bag, comforter, and heavy like blanket that's not a blanket... Monday and Tuesday night will be tough as it's going to get down into the 20's. I have layers of clothing. But my coat is pretty inedequet as my main one is still in the evidence locker in a police department. Assholes didn't want to transport more than two bags worth of property to the jail...

Someone left me 2 dollars and a celcuis drink for me at my spot last night. I'm glad there's still people who will just leave a drink and a couple bucks not even knowing who that person is. Although, I'm worried that one day I'll come back to my spot and have my blankets gone. Kids in the area fucked with my spot once and threw my gear down the slope underneath the bridge. Cops haven't been called either. For some reason people love to call the police on homeless people for some reason. Mainly in the suburbs. This wouldn't happen in the city for all money in the world. But I don't like the stay in the city because there's too much drama and noise.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to warm days and cool nights. Not having to wakeup freezing cold 🥶. Getting the energy to unzip my sleeping bag and throw on my shoes quickly. I don't have a lot of muscle and fat. So I get cold easily. Best way for me to warm up is too move around and get the blood flowing. Being able to not have to spend an entire day at a library just because it's too cold out to stay outside. I'm ready to be able to walk around in just one layer of clothing. Not 5 sweat pants and 4 shirts with 2 sweatshirts.

I would also like them to just spit on my face.

I have been homeless for 2 months. I have been surviving by door dashing with my car for money for a hotel room each night. But my car was totaled. I need out of this. I need to climb out of this for my children. (Not with me, with my mother in another state) I need advice on how to start from square one. How to start from nothing. What do I do. Where do I start. How do I go from nothing to having a place to live, a job, a car. How have you recovered from this.

I will be more than likely living on the streets soon, unless there is some miracle. I know it sounds pathetic but I really don't wanna part ways with my laptop, I already have to part ways with most of my belongings- and this isn't my first rodeo with living on the streets, this isn't the first time I had to get rid of 9%% my belongings. I've grown attached to both my laptop and Switch Lite, I havent had the chance to own my own laptop, let alone my own computer, since I was 12. Video games are what keeps me alive and I have my animation/video making software on here, I have no reason to live without it. I havent had a clean bed to sleep in most of my life, I cried when I finally got my own "bed" now which is literally just a broken futon with a blanket over it. Ive been on and off living on the streets ever since I became an adult, resorting to getting with abusive people just to have a place to stay. Its been Hell, its been lonely.

I have a laptop bag that can fit into my backpack, but other than idk how to protect it. IIm praying I can make it work though. Please give me advice on what I could do. Other than my laptop/switch, clothes, and hygiene products, im not bringing anything else.