“It’s hard, you know sleeping outside, getting eaten up by ants, spiders, getting stung by a bee,” said Samuel Haymon.
SAN ANTONIO — Homelessness can happen to anyone. According to a survey from the personal finance website, Bankrate, Nearly one-third of U.S. workers say they are living paycheck to paycheck and have no money for savings after paying their monthly bills.
19-year-old Samuel Haymon describes how he’s been feeling the last few weeks, after losing his job and becoming homeless with his dog Mordex.
“Hopeless, helpless.” said Haymon.
Harmon lived in an apartment with his mother, stepfather and brother and was the only one working. Unable to pay rent, the family was evicted.
“I had to move out everything and I had lost everything.” said Haymon.
Samuel now had to figure out how to care for Mordex, who he has raised since Mordex was a puppy. Samuel says he went door to door asking for help.
“I asked people if someone can buy and food and stuff, because he was a main priority for me to take care of.” said Haymon.
Samuel’s mother moved into a shelter in Dallas. Samuel and his brother went to Haven for Hope. Both were offered beds, but Mordex couldn’t come with him. Instead, Samuel chose to stay on the streets with Mordex.
“I took care of him. Only me, no one else. So we grew up together. He’s my son.” said Haymon.
Samuel says he found himself sleeping on a bench at the Wonderland of the America’s Mall.
“It’s hard, you know, sleeping outside getting eaten up by ants, spiders, getting stung by a bee.” said Haymon.
A few workers at a nearby health clinic saw Samuel and Mordex, and wanted to help them. Their story was posted on Facebook.
That’s where Candida Campos, with Bee Pawsitive Husky Rescue came across the post and wanted to help.
“I’ve had friends and I’ve been in spots that I’ve needed help myself, and I had that guardian angel helping me,” said Campos.
Guardian angels in the community are now rallying behind Samuel and Mordex. A GoFundMe was set up, which has raised nearly $3,000 so far.
Someone is also letting Samuel use a camper that Campos setup on her land. Mordex had to go with a foster for about a week, while Samuel was getting situated.
Over the weekend, they were reunited.
“I’ve been thinking about him every day, wondering how he’s doing,” said Haymon.
Campos also helped Samuel find a new job at the Tractor Supply in Floresville, where he will start on Monday.
Samuel says he’s been overwhelmed with joy for all the support, but he could still use a helping hand, and Mordex needs a helping paw.
“Everybody needs a helping hand,” said Campos.
“I need help getting everything back,” said Haymon.
If you would like to help you can donate to the GoFundMe by clicking here. If you have any donations such as clothing you would like to donate you can contact Bee Pawsitive Husky Rescue on their Facebook page by clicking here.
There is also an Amazon wish list that has been created to help Samuel and Mordex.
Bee Pawsitive Husky Rescue is also looking for someone willing to donate their time to install an RV Hookup.
They are also accepting donations for an RV, as they say the camper that Samuel and Mordex are living in is a temporary solution.