“Every night, I make sure he’s asleep before I close my eyes.”

A video of a homeless man slowly rocking his dog to sleep has gone viral on social media.

The man says his dog has always struggled to adapt to life on the streets because of the noise.

He said: “When I first got him, we had an apartment.

“Living on the street has been a hard adjustment for him.

“The honking, the sirens, the people, it keeps him up

“So every night, I make sure he’s asleep before I close my eyes.”

Commenters on the clip have questioned how it’s possible for the other people depicted in the clip to simply pass by without noticing the man’s quiet and calm care for his pet

Another said: “Please…let’s help this man and his dog.”

Instagram page ‘The Archbishop of Banterbury’, who also shared the story online, have said they plan to set up a Go Fund Me page to raise money to support the man and his dog but have so far been unable to identify him.

Homeless Man Rocks His Dog to Sleep Every Night, Saying She Struggles to Adjust

Under the dim glow of a streetlight, a man sits on a worn-out blanket with nothing but a backpack, a small food bowl, and the loyal dog resting in his arms. Every night, as the city quiets down, he gently rocks his dog to sleep — whispering soft words of comfort.

“She’s still struggling to adjust,” he says softly, stroking her fur. “I lost my home, but she’s the one who lost her sense of safety.”

Once, they had a small apartment, a routine, and the comfort of four walls. But when life took a sharp turn — a lost job, mounting bills, and no safety net — they found themselves on the streets. Through it all, the dog, named Bella, never left his side.

“I don’t care how hard it gets,” the man admits. “She’s my family. If I eat, she eats. If I sleep, she sleeps next to me. She’s the reason I keep going every day.”

Passersby often stop and watch the tender scene — a man with nothing but unconditional love for his companion. Some offer food or a kind word; others simply walk past, unaware of the quiet strength in front of them.

Animal outreach volunteers who frequent the area describe their bond as unbreakable. “You can see it in her eyes,” one volunteer said. “She trusts him completely. She feels safe only when she’s in his arms.”

Despite the hardships, their story is one of hope and resilience. Every night, no matter how cold or loud the streets are, Bella finds comfort in her owner’s embrace — a reminder that love doesn’t need a roof, only a heart willing to protect and cherish.

And as dawn breaks and the city stirs back to life, the man takes a deep breath, ready to face another day — with Bella by his side. “One day,” he says with quiet determination, “we’ll have a home again. For her