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Five women gift RV to homeless man and his dog in Missouri

18.06.2026 02:12 16 min 33 sources
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Five women gift RV to homeless man and his dog in Missouri

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A group of five strangers raised funds and bought a used RV for a homeless man and his dog in Jefferson County, Missouri. The man, who had been living on the streets since 2013, also received a job offer at a dog daycare.

Five women in Jefferson County, Missouri, have gifted an RV to a homeless man named Dan Kattern and his dog. The women met him while he was living in a tent under an overpass.

Initially, the fundraising campaign allowed the man to stay in a hotel room in February 2026. Later, the remaining donations were used to purchase a used RV. Kattern, who had been homeless since 2013, also received a job offer at a dog daycare.

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