When a Texas man was forced to give up his dog, a fire station gave him a home: “You could tell he’s been loved” A homeless man named Tom Miner left his dog, Jake, at Fort Worth Fire Station 8, a “safe baby site,” because he could no longer care for him. The firefighters adopted Jake and, in turn, helped Miner secure housing and supplies, with plans to reunite him with Jake once he is back on his feet.

• Fort Worth Fire Station 8 serves as a “safe baby site” where people can leave infants they cannot care for.
• A homeless man, Tom Miner, left his dog, Jake, at the fire station because he believed Jake deserved a better life.
• The firefighters at Station 8 decided to keep Jake as their own.
• The fire department helped Miner by arranging for him to receive a donated camper, supplies, and dental care.
• The firefighters plan to reunite Miner with Jake once he is in a stable living situation.
• The fire department emphasized that this was a one-time exception and they cannot accept dogs at the station.