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Dog inspires artist to get off the streets - Tobi - 07-23-2014
Dolan was on the streets, a drug addict, and bought a pup for the price of a can of beer.
This dog, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier then began to star in Dolan's sketches, which he sold. As time went by, the pictures became very popular, and now Dolan (plus George -the dog) can afford to live in a house!
http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2014/07/former-homeless-man-turns-life-around-selling-sketches-of-his-dog/
RE: Dog inspires artist to get off the streets - Catherine - 07-23-2014
Once again a dog turns out to be a man's best friend.
Maybe his art "took off" because he had something to draw that he had a personal connection to. He gave the dog a good life and the dog gave him something to say in his art.
I am glad it worked out for them both.
RE: Dog inspires artist to get off the streets - LPC - 07-23-2014
Ah, hah! I saw the thread title and knew who had posted it without looking! It is a wonderful and inspiring story and shows how dogs can truly turn a person's life around. Dolan showed love to the dog, but got not only love in return but also inspiration for his art work. Bravo!
RE: Dog inspires artist to get off the streets - Catherine - 07-24-2014
When you give love to a pet, especially a dog, it comes back to you a thousand fold.
RE: Dog inspires artist to get off the streets - Tobi - 07-25-2014
Yes Catherine, I think it does. I think love is our true wealth. Any animal will help us in that respect, as we befriend and communicate with them selflessly. But dogs have it off-pat!
RE: Dog inspires artist to get off the streets - Catherine - 07-25-2014
Dogs are our secret guardian angels.
Am I right? And some are not so secret.
I don't even have a dog, but I have special dogs in my life. Dogs have enough love to share with many other people.
In this case it gave the guy a real life with purpose and security and a good future. In return the dog just wants love and food and a place to sleep. I call that a bargain.