Man who lived in vehicle with 2 dogs hopes for fresh start with affordable, pet-friendly home [Video]

After two-and-a-half years of living in his truck with his two dogs, George was faced with a heart-wrenching decision: in order to find stable housing, he had to surrender his pets to the local humane society.

“This was not a price I was prepared to pay,” he told CTV News during an interview on Wednesday.

George’s story was first brought to light last winter after he was found living in his truck with his dogs in the parking lot of a business in Waterloo Region.

For George, his two dogs were more than just pets—they were his family. They stuck by his side during the toughest times as he struggled to make ends meet while living out of his truck.

“I was happier living out of a car with my two dogs than I am now,” he said.

Two dogs look out the window of George’s truck in this undated photo. (Submitted: George)

He never imagined the …