Animals can be companions, and they can be friends — but there are a few people out who know that animals can also be saviors.
Sometimes, they rescue us from very real, tangible danger, as in the case of this dog who knows how to resuscitate her human. Other times, they can help stave off psychological trauma, like these remarkable service horses that help heal PTSD.
In James Bowen’s case, it was a really a bit of both because he needed saving from himself. His life was at a low ebb in the early 00’s. He was homeless and dealing with a number of mental health problems, both of which contributed to a tendency towards addiction.
Fortunately, by 2007, things seemed to be looking up. Bowen was still busking (performing on the street) to pay the bills, but he was enrolled in a methadone clinic to treat his dependence on heroin and had a roof over his head thanks to the program.
Little did he know, but the final piece was about to fall into place. One day, he discovered a stray ginger cat in his hall suffering from an infection. He nursed the cat back to health, and then tried to release him to find his way home.
The cat, now named Bob, was of a different opinion. He had already found his forever home, and Bowen wasn’t going to get rid of him that easily. Watch this incredible short film to see how Bob won Bowen over, and what this dynamic duo decided to do next!
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