Pets provide us so much joy and companionship, particularly to those who are experiencing homelessness.
For people with housing instability, a dog can be a steady force in their life.
Matos had the pups, named Shaggy and Nena, wearing party hats and sitting around a cake.
It turns out that Matos had spent the last several years experiencing homelessness after escaping an abusive home.
The person who approached Matos had made a video of the entire party and shared it online.
It went viral, gaining hundreds of thousands of views.
It also struck a chord with many who felt compelled to help Matos, Shaggy, and Nena.
Someone also gave him a phone, which was a game-changer for him.
He started posting onInstagramand has amassed over 182K followers in a short time.
Shaggy and Nena have been stabilizing forces in his life, ensuring hes never alone.
Someone filmed the entire party and put it online.
People started donating supplies to Matos, and another person donated a phone.
He started posting on Instagram and has amassed over 182K followers in a short time.
Things are looking up for Matos, Shaggy, and Nena.
They now have a place to stay.
