Homeless man cuddling dog on Flickr

withrow says:

This is wonderful! and sad too -- but amazing shot.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Krystleness says:

Such a toucing picture
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

m0riann says:

is this the same man and dog? www.flickr.com/photos/wvs/15415547/

great shot
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

This man is my son. His name is Noel Mathew Cowley. He is 29 & has been missing for almost 2 years now. We want him to know we love him & everyone is concerned about him & all want him home.

Please email me privately if you know his whereabouts. dragonzdreamz@aol.com
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

4 Legged Angels says:

I would like to have this AMAZING picture...I TOTALY BELIEVE in tha saying: " a picture worth a thousand words" I'm in this website where there is ( JUST LIKE THE WORLD we LIVE in) Good Hearted people and EVIL ones that are there to PROMOTE HATE towards these INNOCENT and DEFENSELESS LIVING BEINGS.....Is definately a case of GOOD against EVIL in there-Orkut-And I one of the ones that are TRYING HARD to SPREAD the WORD of LOVE TOWARDS ALL LIVING/BREATHING creatures that were created by GOD;but, UNFORTUNELLY are been PERSECUTED and DESTROY by the hands of man---I wold LOVE to have this picture in my album there in the profile I have...in this website...It WILL send a AWESOME MESSAGE !!!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

mississaugapictures says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called My Toronto Is, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Please Add !!!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

DodgersMom Photography says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called **Best Friends**, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

wow, this one tugs at my heart! amazingly beautiful and sad, what a story this tells
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Glumpy [deleted] says:

The problem with YYZ is that it is literally filled with homeless people. I feel bad for both the human and the dog because they both should be living in better circumstances. Some may call my comment cruel but it is not intended to be. Rather, it is a reaction to an all too common sight on the streets of YYZ. This man may be capable of better for himself yet he may be choosing to live this way for some reason and sadly has to take that poor dog down a long dark and lonely road with him.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Callist0 says:

this captures me and makes me feel like such a brat.
it screams "wake up and appreciate what you have"
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

CatsFive says:

Oh, Canada.... nice shot. This will be me, soon as winter's over.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

jake.mroz says:

nice show. it's an intentional pose to get money. and judging by the oblivious fawning from everyone here, it works pretty well. makes a good picture, though.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

ArghMonkey says:

Probably the only creature that doesnt judge him, nice shot ...
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Fynci says:

I found this on digg, and did a bit of googling to find this:

www.petsofhomeless.org/Issue%203.htm

If that is all true, then how amazing that a photograph of a random homeless guy could make such an impact. Great work.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Mooch and Megan says:

Remarkable photo. I'm not a sensitive man at all but this picture nearly drew a tear to my eye. Perhaps it's because of my relationship with my own dog. Dogs are a mans best friend.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

momshelper64 says:

Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

DONKERSSUCK says:

I think he's debating eating the dog
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

iamwonton says:

Lived near Queen St. for a few years and saw this guy a lot. He is "real" and this shot isn't posed. The good news is that he seems to have some resources at times with updated winter clothing etc.. He treats the dog well, from what we could tell. Talked to him a couple times and he seems to take it all in stride.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Tiger Pixel says:

This is why I love Flickr.This picture is so powerful and yet fragile at the same time.Makes me thankful for what I've got and motivates me to do more for others less fortunate.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

dunachio says:

el mejor amigo que va a encontrar !
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

caboose_diver says:

Amazing photo! I hope dragonzdreamz was able to find him. My heart goes out to this man, his family, and his dog.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

McMike- says:

what a powerful image. This is very saddening to see.

--
Seen on digg.com (?)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

nofixette says:

touching picture. hope the dog, and man are safe.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Tom O'Neill says:

Thank you for sharing!

I think this photo is a

Please add your photo to www.flickr.com/groups/supershot/
After you add it to the group pool, please tag this photo as a SuperShot
Invited with SIC
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Subc0n says:

Life is hard, and even though it is tough to realize that millions of people IN AMERICA today are just one pay check away from living on the streets. We should no longer judge homeless people, but get to know them and spend time with them. Many just have had some bad luck. I mean, I know it is a movie but has anyone see the Pursuit of Happyness? Hardworking people can be homeless. The sad thing is that the only help out there many times requires things that are easily lost or stolen while on the streets and getting through the bureaucratic hoops to get items such as your ID with out a birth certificate can be a long process. This picture is beautiful, I love dogs and I think many of us have felt the comfort they can bring.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Intergalactic Hussy says:

Excellent capture!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

George Joshua says:

I really hope you can contact your son. This photo is brilliant.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr Silverblood says:

Same here, I hope the parent can be reunited with Noel, and soon.
Amazing photo also, really captured the sadness from both.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

h_jozi says:

Very nice
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

praveensg2000 says:

He has already been reunited with his mother.
www.petsofhomeless.org/Issue%203.htm
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

JennTRC says:

wonderful photo
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Bob M. Montgomery Images says:

This image is amazingly powerful. Thank you for sharing it, and thanks for the links to the rest of the story.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

ttorchedt says:

I see him a lot on my way to work here in Toronto. I've been here for six years or so and have seen him a few times over the course of it. It's the saddest damn thing. I've given him money and a sandwich for once. I feel sorry for that dog. I saw a man give him lunch and a bag of dogfood once.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Phillip Snyder says:

Powerful.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Devans00 says:

I'm glad to read that the man's mother got re-united with her son and her grand-dog. Nice story for the holidays.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Divemaster Doug says:

This picture haunts me! I have no words.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

p anderson says:

i think i saw this same guy slamming heroin by a dumpster behind a circle k, but im not sure - i didnt wanna get too close
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

nwjerseyliz says:

So, so sad.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

negativerad says:

Poor Dog.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

d♥rkess says:

:'(
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

susan.beebe says:

I'd feed 'em both a huge amount of food! :)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Nicola Quinn says:

Beautiful and heartbreaking.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

TomJanz.com says:

OMG ive seen this guy/dog before!!! First time i was in Toronto a few months ago. This is a very very touching image !
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

jeremythomaspeters says:

;(
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

davidraven says:

Nice shot.

What's the word on photographing homeless people? I've heard it was against some [unspoken] code. Any thoughts?
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

turpialito says:

"The more I know man, the more I love my dog"
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

sfoxt1 says:

Looks just like my Xmas card from www.rosycheeksgreetingcards.com/ Saying inside is "The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals" ~ Gandhi
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

iamacyborg says:

The dog is for warmth, you dorks.

Then again, I may just be cynical from living in Seattle. Our homeless people have no class.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Padre Cohen says:

We aren't worthy of the affection of either this man or his dog.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Velocity Photography says:

This has made my day. Truly mans best friend.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Liviu Lazar says:

Truly Amazing photo
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

1downfall says:

speechless. A man and his perhaps only friend, lost in this massive world of disarray. Excellent capture.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

wildflowerz5402 says:

Incredible photo!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

pocolover1957 says:

There, but for the grace of God, go I.

Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

dyun33 says:

I love dogs, but why we can't see homeless people with deeper sympathy when they are alone than when they are with dogs. I hope one day there is no more people and dogs sleeping outside like him and his lovely dog.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

bearandblizz says:

The really sad thing you guys are missing is that more and more towns and counties are passing laws on illegal camping. This man and his dog will soon be removed and housed separately, then of course executed...

All with your tax dollars. So you not only didnt help them, you killed them.

Congrats, hope you sleep well.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

da9na says:

To readers of dragonzdreamz13's comment: Noel and Dragonz Dreamz are now back in touch.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

ifer brandi says:

I used to look for this man when I went downtown on a weekend to do some window shopping - i was...about 17 or so, wasnt working and had little money myself.

I had purchased a pizza slice from pizza pizza and had about $2 left to my name. I was about to take a bite of it when I saw the man and his dog. Seeing the love between him and his pooch really touched my heart and in doing so i gave him my slice and told him i hoped he and his pooched like pizza.

We ended up talking for a bit, that pooch is so loveable!

(i ended up buying myself a double cheeseburger to eat and sneaking on the subway home due to lack of funds)

after that i would always stop to say hello if i saw him and I told others who I knew that ventured downtown that he was one of the nicest guys out there and not to be quick to judge him.

Its nice to know that him and his family are in touch!

Good way to start of 2009!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

doriandelasol says:

This is an amazing picture... I'm happy and sad all at the same time. Great shot.

I posted it on my blog, YourDailyCute. Thank you for capturing such a beautiful moment.

http://www.yourdailycute.com/2009/01/homeless -man-cuddling-dog.html
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

L Marks says:

Sad and beautiful!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

binkie9 says:

Such a powerful shot and so sad.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

TheRealSnoop says:

great pic why do a lot of homeless people have dogs. i think 99problmes should do something with that Blackplanet.com/99ProblemsDotorg
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Everjoe Sá says:

Dogs are men's best friends just cause they don't care about what they are, rich or poor, beautiful or ugly, or whatever ... God gave them his best, inconditional true love !!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

marlysmtmapts says:

Padre Cohen, your words captured the picture. Amazing. Thank you.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

kennihana says:

What a great photograph. You have captured magic. From a second-of-three-generations photographer. Thank you.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Tom Lowe @ Timescapes says:

one of the best photos i have seen in years.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

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