Homeless Seattle man gets new lease on life after dumpster dive discovery
Chris Engdahl, a homeless man in Seattle, found a bag containing the ashes and memorial items of a deceased Chihuahua named Tia, which had been stolen during a car break-in. He returned the items to the grieving owners without asking for anything in return, sparking a wave of public support. As a result, a GoFundMe helped him move into his first apartment after seven years living on the streets.
- ▪Chris Engdahl discovered the stolen ashes and keepsakes of Tia, a beloved Chihuahua, in a dumpster.
- ▪The items belonged to Brandon and Holly Dunn, who considered Tia their child and were devastated by the theft.
- ▪Engdahl returned the items without requesting payment, leading to a GoFundMe that raised over $7,224 to help him secure housing.
- ▪The Dunns had lost Tia’s ashes during a break-in while moving from Seattle to North Carolina.
- ▪Katie Michie, who organized the GoFundMe, praised Engdahl as a kind and deserving individual.
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US News Homeless Seattle man gets new lease on life after dumpster dive discovery By Jeanne Erickson Published May 16, 2026, 11:05 a.m. ET When Chris Engdahl spotted a bag at the bottom of a dumpster, he had no idea the discovery would change one grieving family’s life — along with his own. Now, after seven years living on the streets, the 28-year-old good Samaritan has finally moved into his very first apartment. “He’s so happy,” friend Katie Michie told The Post. “Thank you to everyone who is changing his life for the better. He is such a wonderful and kind person who’s had a tough start in life. He deserves all the best.
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