Pete never dreamed he'd homeless at the age of 54. When the economy took a downturn, Pete found himself without a job, without much money, and without a place to call home. The most difficult part of all was realizing he couldn't care for his best friend — his 9-year-old Rottweiler-boxer mix named Buster. With no children or relatives to turn to, Buster was all he had.
Pete clamored to find a solution. The police department connected him with the Faithful Friends Animal Society in Wilmington, DE. But with Buster in a shelter, there was little chance the senior pup would find a new home. Faithful Friends Executive Director Jane Pierantozzi said, "Since the financial crisis, so many people have had to give up their pets, and we have been able to place them, but Buster isn't adoptable. He's old, he has arthritis, and he's protective of and attached to Pete. Dogs like that can go down fast in a shelter. We knew if he went to a kill shelter he wouldn't survive."
Instead of giving up on Buster, the shelter turned one of their meet-and-greet rooms into a comfy "apartment" just for him. And every day for months, Pete walked five miles to visit his best friend, rain or shine. He'd also spend hours helping the staff walk the other dogs, never giving up hope that he'd be able to take Buster home one day. "He's my buddy; he's been with me through everything," he said. "He seems content here, and he knows now that I'm coming back, that he hasn't been deserted." The shelter promised to keep Buster until the two were properly reunited.
Jane was so inspired by Pete's undying loyalty to Buster — and to working with the rest of the shelter dogs — that she put out the call to help him find a new job. One thing led to another, and soon the media picked up on Pete and Buster's story. Donations flooded in from around the world, and an online fund raised more than $35,000! Soon, Pete accepted two sets of keys: one set belonging to a donated truck, and the other, to his and Buster's new apartment.
This incredible story proves there are people who will not only who will do anything for their pets, but who will also do anything to help people in need. Please SHARE the video below with your friends on Facebook!
54-year-old Pete and 9-year-old Buster were completely inseparable. But when the economy took a downturn, Pete lost everything. Heartbroken, he realized he needed to find Buster a new living situation.
Pete brought Buster Faithful Friends Animal Society, but it wasn't likely he'd find a new home. He's old, he has arthritis, and he was extremely attached to Pete.
Rain or shine, Pete walked five miles every day to visit Buster. He never gave up hope that he'd be able to take Buster home one day. "He's my buddy; he's been with me through everything," he said. The shelter promised to keep Buster until the two were properly reunited.
The shelter was so impressed with Pete's undying loyalty to Buster that they helped him find a new job. Soon the media picked up Pete and Buster's story, and donations flooded in from around the world. Not only was Pete given a check for $35,000, but also a donated truck, a new apartment for him and Buster.
Pete and Buster are back together again, and couldn't be happier. Watch the amazing video below, because this will absolutely touch your heart.
