True Friendship
This was one of the most heartwarming scenes I’ve ever seen. I almost missed the fact that besides the cat laying on top of the dog, there is also a rat laying on top of the cat! These three animals were the companions of a homeless man. It is so sad that they are all out on the streets, and I have to say that the animals looked more well-fed than the man, and he obviously loves them very much. And the feeling is mutual, because when the man left his spot for a while, those three sweethearts stayed right there waiting for him, despite the fact that there were thousands of people walking by and stopping to look at them. So I would say that they are all very lucky to have each other. San Francisco, CA
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Davide Montell...
What sweetness and tenderness such image! I feel even more tenderness if I look closely at the tin can with the bear depicted on it as Santa Claus. It makes me wonder about the owner: Who is he? Where he came from? Why he lives now on the street? What about his past? What about his future? Are him feeling lonely?
Oftentimes animals are better than humans!
P.S. Sorry for being so pessimist.
Laurie Search replied
No need for apologies! I’m glad that the photo made you think about all these things. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. I really do appreciate it. :)
Rita H. Ireland
Wow what an awesome capture and really couldn’t believe my eyes at first when I saw this.What an awesome image just love it!!!
Laurie Search replied
Thank you soooo much, Rita!!! I was so lucky to come across them!!! :)
Judy Grant
I photographed these guys last year in Bisbee AZ . I found out that the owner spends the spring and summers in Bisbee and the winters in Tucson . The locals said he has a small camper . He has birds also and I was told sometimes he has the dog , cat ,mouse and a bird on the street . Very interesting guy . Great capture !
Laurie Search replied
Wow, really? This was taken in San Francisco. Thanks so much for looking and commenting!! I appreciate it!!
Judy Grant
Maybe he is now homeless in San Francisco ???? Check out “Peace” in my art for a shot with a white mouse instaed of a rat . I know its the same dog and cat . He sure excites us Shutterbugs anyway !! Happy Shooting !
Smudger
wow
Laurie Search replied
Thanks, Steve!!!!
misiabe80
hmmmm…... amazing…. and sweet:))
Laurie Search replied
Thank you very, very much!! I really appreciate it!!
Nala
I love it well done a great shot . . how nice to see them like that
Laurie Search replied
Yes, it was really wonderful to see!! Thank you so much! :)
Eben Venter
Awwweee this is just heart warming…...
Laurie Search replied
Thank you so much….I thought so, too!!! :)
bill oneil
sad story, but an amazing one he can get three animals, that normally dont get long that well as a species to stay together so peacefully…
well taken Little Sparrow.
Laurie Search replied
Thank you sooo much!!! Yes, it was quite amazing and so touching to see! :)
sweetmelissa
this story is amazing along with the picture.
im in aww with it..
Laurie Search replied
Thank you so much…I really, really appreciate it!!!
Angie McKenzie
cool shot!
Laurie Search replied
Thank you so much, Angie!!!!
cdwork
Amazing story and photograph
Laurie Search replied
Thank you so very much!!!! :) I really appreciate it!
Tiffany Dryburgh
Oh my goodness, that is the sweetest, bitter-sweet really, story and the most amazing sight. So glad you saw it, and shared it.
Laurie Search replied
Thank you so much, Tiffany, for the wonderful comment!!! :)
NickiM
Too gorgeous!
Laurie Search replied
Thank you so very much; I really appreciate it!!!
EatMeAlice
This is a wonderful photograph – not just for the capture but for the thoughts it provokes. One of my passions is the issue of free veterinary care for companion animals of the poor and the homeless. Often, these are the only true friends a person has and their love is unconditional. The benefits of pet ownership to dispossessed and marginalised people is well documented…. when the animals are unhealthy the health of the person may be (further) compromised as a result. If you see this guy again, tell him the University of California (Davis) vet school have free clinics for people and animals just like him and his.
Laurie Search replied
Oh, thank you so much for the information…If I do see him again, I will tell him. Thank you for the wonderful comment…:)
E.R. Bazor
What an incredible photo!!!
Laurie Search replied
Thank you, E.R.!! I really appreciate that!!!
E.R. Bazor
I am not only impressed by the photo but also by whom-ever raised these animals….impressive.
Laurie Search replied
Ohhh, thank you soooo much, E.R.!!!! That is awesome!!! I’m honored!!!
ej29
This is the most amazing thing I have ever seen….Wonderful capture!!! Congrats on your feature!!!
Laurie Search replied
Thank you so very much!!! I appreciate it!! :)
Hollie Nass
Awww, I just wanna reach through & put some money in that tin!! Such a heartwarming picture & story.
Laurie Search replied
Yes, it was really something to see. Thanks so much, Hollie! :)
ys-eye
Love transcends…. :)
Laurie Search replied
Yes it does. Thank you so much!!! :)