07/15/2026
Update on the Scott. The homeless guy with the two dogs. So many kind people have donated. We have him in a hotel temporarily to get out of the heat. We are working with several homeless organizations to try and get him a permit home. But for now, the dogs are cool and comfortable and able to relax.
A couple days ago my mom met Scott. He is homeless and is trying to care for his 2 dogs, Wolfie and Sophia, while living outside in this heat. He’s been hanging out by the Publix on sunrise Boulevard and flamingo Road in Plantation FL. He stands by the entrance doors because every time they open he gets a blast of air-conditioning. The dogs seem well cared for. He’s doing the best he can but he needs help. He’s not able to work because that would mean leaving his dogs on the street while he was working.
We are trying to find a way to help him. Any advice would be helpful. We are in South Florida. Are there any organizations that help homeless people with pets? Do any of our South Florida friends know of anyone who could rent him a room? He is autistic so gets a small disability check. Surrendering his dogs to a shelter is not an option for him Wolfie is older and Sophia is scared and shy. They would not make it out alive.
He’s giving the dogs lots of water but we are going though a horrible heatwave. We were able to get him a hotel room for a few days thanks to some donations, but we are hoping to get him a more permanent solution.
There are so many homeless people on the streets with pets. We wish we could help them all. When Mom first talked to Scott, his dog Wolfie, walked up to her and leaned against her leg and stared up at her with his sad eyes. She knew she had to do what she could to help. We started a Gofundme for him Please donate or share if you are able. Link in comments. Thank you to all of you