When a Texas man was forced to give up his dog, a fire station gave him a home
A Texas man named Tom Miner was forced to give up his dog, Jake, due to his homelessness. After leaving Jake at a fire station, the firefighters decided to adopt him and help Miner find a new home. The fire department plans to reunite the two once Miner is back on his feet.
- ▪Tom Miner reluctantly gave up his dog Jake after becoming homeless.
- ▪Jake was left at Fire Station 8 in Fort Worth, Texas, with a note asking for help.
- ▪The firefighters at the station decided to keep Jake and help Miner find a new place to live.
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On The Road 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" .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-evening-news.jpg'); } By Steve Hartman Steve Hartman Correspondent Steve Hartman is a CBS News correspondent. He brings viewers moving stories from the unique people he meets in his weekly award-winning feature segment "On the Road." Read Full Bio Steve Hartman May 29, 2026 / 8:52 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Fort Worth, Texas — Fire Station 8 in Fort Worth, Texas, is what is called a "safe baby site," a place where desperate parents can leave a baby they are unable to care for.
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