REUTERS/Leonardo BenassattoSAO PAULO, July 17 (Reuters) - Miguel Pereira de Souza and his dog Ruby zoom through Brazil's sprawling metropolis Sao Paulo on a motor-bike on a mission: hand out free dog food to less fortunate pooches.
"I said from today every time I see a dog going hungry, I will donate a portion of food," Souza said, wiping away tears.
Once Souza posted videos and pictures on social media of his food deliveries and the street dogs, donations started to flood in.
"I had more than 700 kilograms (1,543 lb) of dog food in my living room," said Souza, who has Ruby's name tattooed on his forearm.
"This help from Miguel - donating food, water, time and encouraging others to donate - I think is very cool," she said.
Persons:
Miguel Pereira, Leonardo Benassatto, Miguel Pereira de Souza, Souza, Ruby, Raja Vidya, Steven Grattan, Brendan O'Boyle, Michael Perry
Organizations:
REUTERS, Leonardo Benassatto SAO PAULO, American, Thomson
Locations:
Sao Paulo, Brazil, Paulo, Miguel