Homeless man is filmed giving his dogs a birthday party and it changes his life
This man went viral because of his kindness to his two dogs.
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José Luis Matos, also known as Choco, is a homeless man from Bucaramanga City in Colombia who escaped from an abusive home. He has two beloved dogs named Shaggy and Nena. The trio often ply the city streets and rest their heads in the same place every night.
It has been a constant struggle for Choco to get on every day.
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He didn’t only need to support himself; he also had to take care of his dogs. Unlike others who would give up their pets to shelters, Choco preferred to have them by his side. After all, his dogs gave him a purpose in his day-to-day life.
So, during their birthdays, Choco tried his best to make the day special.
A park-goer saw the trio by the stairs and filmed the heartwarming scenario. It might seem like an ordinary day for others, but this was special for Choco and his beloved dogs. He threw a simple birthday party for Shaggy and Nena.
Simple but complete. He had all the goodies in a bag and took them out one by one.
He put some party hats on their heads, then pulled out a small birthday cake from a plastic bag. He also had some paper plates and a plastic knife so they could eat the cake together.
And just when you thought that’s the sweetest thing, Choco’s not done with his surprise yet.
He took out two birthday candles – one for each of his lovable birthday celebrants – lit them up, and sang ‘Happy Birthday.’ Then, he gave them both a kiss and a slice of cake which they ate and enjoyed together.
The video was recorded by a man named Rotelo. He uploaded it, and it immediately went viral.
Unaware of his kindness going viral, Choco never imagined how one simple celebration with his dogs would change his life. People who saw that video wanted to help Choco, Shaggy, and Nena.
People went to the park where the trio frequently slept and gave them a surprise.
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Many people came over and had donations for the little family. They gave them dog food, other pet supplies, and money, and someone even gave him a phone. All these were a surprise for Choco, but he never hesitated to accept them.
He felt blessed that people noticed his kindness and helped him get back on his feet.
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From all the donations, Choco was able to find a new home. He also used the phone to update their followers about what Shaggy and Nena were up to. His Instagram page now has more than 150,000 followers.
It’s incredible how one simple yet heartfelt celebration changed their lives forever.
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Choco is now enjoying the little things in life, most of which we often take for granted. He shared how he loved having a home with his dogs, got an ID card, and even went for a dental check-up.
Choco, Shaggy, and Nena are now icons and voices against animal abuse.
Tell us how much you love your fur babies by sharing your most heartwarming moment with them.
Watch the heartwarming birthday party in the video below!
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