Helpless octogenarian living with five dogs gets ‘adopted’ by teen girl

Story and photos by Oluatoyin Alleyne

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In his youth, 81-year-old Sydney Smith was a mechanic and in his words “served my country.” Today he is a sad, broken old man who lives in a dilapidated building shrouded by bushes. His only companions are his five dogs; his sole visitor a teenage girl …..


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