Van Life Can Be Unpredictable (quick stop at Austin Tiny Homes)

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  • Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2024

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  • @storychasing
    @storychasing  Год назад +28

    Also, I just had to stop in Austin to see the Austin tiny homes called Village Farm Austin for a tour. There's a sneak peek of this beautiful property and a full video tour of the tiny home village is coming up soon. Make sure you subscribe and hit the notification bell so you know when it comes out.

    • @cathycaston1079
      @cathycaston1079 Год назад +1

      Can't wait 🥰

    • @kevinburns1898
      @kevinburns1898 Год назад

      Cant wait to see it!!

    • @upcloseimage
      @upcloseimage Год назад

      Look forward to the Farm Village... you should also check out Majestic Tiny Homes in Willis, TX.....

    • @starfusher
      @starfusher Год назад

      move here - you'll love it ;)

  • @energygirl_444
    @energygirl_444 Год назад +1

    I have been debating for awhile now about moving to VillageFarm. I stayed at a airbnb there a year ago. Beautiful community.

  • @LFetterman7903
    @LFetterman7903 Год назад +21

    There’s definitely something to be said for ‘sticks and bricks!’😆 There’s nothing like a hot shower and a warm bed! That was a rough trip, so glad you’re safe!

  • @sandrap3047
    @sandrap3047 Год назад +23

    Probably feels so good to be back to your home sweet home! Bummer about your trip with Dani! Looks like you crazy girls still had a good time! I have some sad news to share. My sweet Daisy passed away a couple weeks ago. I now understand what you were going through losing your sweet Lily! I’m lost without her! Grateful I was with her when she died! I made an appointment for her on a Friday afternoon at 5:00 to put her to sleep. It was the last possible time before I had to go back to work on Saturday. She couldn’t walk the last few days so I knew it was time. She passed away during the night Friday morning. My biggest fear was her dying by herself while I was at work but I was with her. I took the last two weeks of January off so I got to spend the last 2 wks of her life with her 24/7. Grateful she didn’t have any health issues until the last year of her life! So grateful I had her for 16 happy years! ❤

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  Год назад +7

      Oh Sandra I’m so sorry to hear about Daisy. My heart breaks for you. I love that you were able to take the time off to be with her during her final days and as she crossed over to the rainbow bridge. Big hugs to you my friend. It’s not easy as you have seen from me. I still cry for her almost daily. The deep sharp pain will slowly go away over time but until then, you cry as much as you want and grieve her loss. She’s your baby. Your love for her will always be there and hers for you.

    • @bypinkerton892
      @bypinkerton892 Год назад +3

      So sorry you lost your loving Daisy.... Our fur babies bring us so much love that it hurts so bad when they're gone..... Thankfully we know that we've given them a very good life.... That gives us Great Memories forever.....

    • @MeeMawCummins
      @MeeMawCummins Год назад +2

      So sorry you lost daisy . My condolences to you .

    • @saraparent6018
      @saraparent6018 Год назад

      So sad to hear about Daisy. I think it was Awesome you got to spend the last 2 weeks with her.

    • @sandrap3047
      @sandrap3047 Год назад

      @@storychasing thanks Amber! I knew you would understand! I want to get a necklace like you have. I picked up her ashes but haven’t had the heart to look at them yet!

  • @pinecone1321
    @pinecone1321 Год назад +1

    I've stayed in a tee pee at mobile loaves and fishes Community First village in East Austin.

  • @living2ndchildhood598
    @living2ndchildhood598 Год назад +5

    Just a thought from a retired military veteran: turn your van around as quickly as possible so that you can quickly get underway in the event you need to evacuate from some event worse than a bad winter storm.
    Possible reasons: train derailment, hazmat incident nearby or upwind of your location, hurricane season starts 01May, nuclear power plant incident, etc.
    Every place has it’s STOBOR.

  • @rs.rossier
    @rs.rossier Год назад +1

    That tiny house farm looks like a dream come true!

  • @donnaorsini8227
    @donnaorsini8227 Год назад +6

    I'm glad you are back home safe

  • @originalmamagrizzly2478
    @originalmamagrizzly2478 Год назад +1

    That tiny home village is AMAZING!! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @dianneharris2870
    @dianneharris2870 Год назад +3

    Hey! Just to let you know, I cut way down on my carbs and my eyesight got way better.

  • @kathyyaeger1874
    @kathyyaeger1874 Год назад +5

    Sorry, if it did not go as planned, but at least you got to catch up with a fun friend!

  • @bethb5076
    @bethb5076 Год назад +5

    That storm was so unpredictable! And it was all ice. We couldn’t even get down our front porch because we never would have been able to get back up the hill!
    Glad you made it back safely! You looked so happy to be walking into your home.

  • @janwarner5743
    @janwarner5743 Год назад +8

    Amber, I am so enjoying your videos. Super excited to see more of the tiny homes 😁 I’m glad you got away for a little trip and made it back home safely with that weather.

  • @Dd64231
    @Dd64231 Год назад +5

    I’ve always wanted to see someone go to the village farm and do a tour. Can’t wait for your video!

  • @donnam4260
    @donnam4260 Год назад +1

    Gosh … what a beautiful tiny house community !!! It would be so hard to decide … like weighing living in a super cool place …vs living closer to your awesome sister ? Tough call ! 😎

  • @obiegreg
    @obiegreg Год назад +3

    Looking forward to your video on Village Farm Austin. Several tiny home / alternative housing channels have covered this community but it has been well over a year, I want to see how it has progressed and grown.

  • @user-dr2js7bv2i
    @user-dr2js7bv2i Год назад +6

    Amber, didn't the eye Dr suggest progressive lenses? That's what I have and I'm able to see distance, computer, and read easily. One pair does all. I also have the transition feature so they are sunglasses also. Glad you got home safely.

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  Год назад +2

      Me and progressives don’t get along. Lol. Bridge of my nose is so narrow I’m constantly pushing my glasses up no matter what materials used. So it’s skews my vision with progressives. I’d just rather take them off to see up close.

    • @MeeMawCummins
      @MeeMawCummins Год назад

      Same for me Amber . I actually took a nasty fall a few years ago from progressive lenses. Distorts my vision .

    • @user-dr2js7bv2i
      @user-dr2js7bv2i Год назад

      @@storychasing what a shame, sorry to hear!❤️

  • @Banagal
    @Banagal Год назад +1

    It's nice to be home, warm comfy, and relax after all that driving in cold and ice.

  • @mygypsyadventure3610
    @mygypsyadventure3610 Год назад +4

    Omg Amber that is EXACTLY what I am looking for in a tiny home community!!! I sure hope we hear you bought something there! I may have to check out Austin. You know us Seattle people are not good in hot and humid places so that would be my only obstacle otherwise that is exactly what I am looking for too. The homes are beyond super cute. I cannot wait for your next video!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @starfusher
      @starfusher Год назад

      do it do it - we need more neighbors !

  • @le_th_
    @le_th_ Год назад

    Thank you for helping the dog that escaped from his family, and taking him to a no-kill shelter.

  • @DianneRawGirl
    @DianneRawGirl Год назад +1

    Hello Amber, Cute cute community. Happy for your future. Mike retired and we have a 1 bedroom 750 sq ft park model redone inside and we love it. We bought 2 years ago but finally get to live here. Been here in Az for12 days and will be still heading to Wa state while the parents are still around.

    • @nicolassmith1278
      @nicolassmith1278 Год назад

      Hi pretty lady. How are you and how is your family doing today? And how is the weather over there??

  • @originalmamagrizzly2478
    @originalmamagrizzly2478 Год назад

    Prayers for total healing for your eyes, my friend! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @shellyscott4822
    @shellyscott4822 Год назад +1

    Glad you made it home safely can't wait to see the tiny homes!! Thanks for sharing ☺️🙏💕

  • @carolkokx9638
    @carolkokx9638 Год назад +2

    Thank you and that other person so much for helping out that dog

  • @sandyallen1488
    @sandyallen1488 Год назад +1

    So glad you decided to explore Village Farm. The location near Austin brings kindred spirits to this tiny house community. Porches, main floor bedroom, wide layouts and great kitchens make this such a perfect place to live. Hope it all works out.

  • @platemanFYI
    @platemanFYI Год назад +2

    Glad you made it back home safely! The Village Farm looks like a great place!

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  Год назад +1

      It was! I’m excited for you all to see it soon.

  • @judyzeigler3980
    @judyzeigler3980 Год назад +2

    Thanks for letting know that there is another Tiny Home Community.

  • @saraparent6018
    @saraparent6018 Год назад +1

    Glad you made it back home safely. Can’t wait to see the video of the tiny home community. That teaser was nice.

  • @sharonsteele8915
    @sharonsteele8915 Год назад

    Glad you had a good but cold time visiting with Dani.. welcome home..😁👍🤗, looking forward to seeing the tiny homes ..

  • @jmd6359
    @jmd6359 Год назад +1

    OmG... I've been checking out this same exact tiny-house community for a year or more... so cool!!!!!
    Are you looking at phase 3 now? I haven't checked out their progress in a while 😊

  • @apen2152
    @apen2152 Год назад +2

    I want a tiny home now, teaser looked nice! Your own home would be great and Van!❤️🥰👍

  • @Kathleensailorgirl
    @Kathleensailorgirl Год назад +1

    Amber, it’s wonderful to see that you are home safe and sound, I am just sorry that your trip south to a warmer area did not work out. I am really happy that you got your vision checked and the prices were very reasonable.. stay safe and I am looking forward to the Austin tiny house tour . 🥰👍👍

  • @bgummeson
    @bgummeson Год назад

    Glad to hear you made it home, safe and sound.

  • @Zeldagirl64
    @Zeldagirl64 Год назад +3

    Great watch ❤️

  • @sadielaurentiwhitley3762
    @sadielaurentiwhitley3762 Год назад

    This video made me so happy to see you looking so joyful. Why, because I think this new community of tiny home might be amazing. Also, I've been watching your videos from your Pacific ocean trip as I'm heading out soon, and you have that same spark in your eyes now that you did then 😍

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  Год назад +1

      Sadie Laurenti Whitley 😊 Interesting observation. Have fun your trip too!

  • @olafpamela
    @olafpamela Год назад

    Amen to being home safe🥰 Cannot wait for your tiny home vlog. Thanks for sharing 🤗 its good to be home 🏡 😊

  • @daniellekeister
    @daniellekeister Год назад +1

    Hi Amber! Just started following your channel recently. I live in Seattle, which I see you used to live in as well! I love seeing your adventures with friends. It sounds as though many of these are friends you made on the road. I would love to hear more about how you met and made friends with people you met while traveling.

    • @nicolassmith1278
      @nicolassmith1278 Год назад

      Hi pretty lady. How are you and how is your family doing today? And how is the weather over there??

  • @deeplansandbudgets
    @deeplansandbudgets Год назад

    I love Village Farms. Unfortunately, being in the Austin area, they cost more than most Foundation Built Homes and they are not a good investment in a State where most want a large house. Up the street is a similar place that is being built all by volunteers and it is for homeless.

  • @beverlysyferd379
    @beverlysyferd379 Год назад

    Looking forward to the tiny village tour!!! Good to know you made it back safely.

  • @pattiamaya4671
    @pattiamaya4671 Год назад

    So glad you went. It's adorable and I think the prices are fair. They even have a spot for you to park you van so you can hang out. Try the location out and hang out for events to see how you feel about the community. I keep thinking I will get the one with the fireplace outside. I live in Zilker Park in Austin but its becoming so crowded and I love that it's still in Austin and so close to everything. Cant wait to hear your review.

  • @OutdoorsybyNature
    @OutdoorsybyNature Год назад

    Oooooh! Super excited about the tiny home video! The ones you featured were beautiful. Wow.

  • @moricey4776
    @moricey4776 Год назад +1

    Adding eye drops to your eyes at least at night may help you sleep better. Works for me. 👍🏻🇺🇸☕️

  • @deborahg4599
    @deborahg4599 Год назад

    Hey Amber I got the Reliable Internet figured out. All is well. Stay safe and warm!😊

  • @robertsitch1415
    @robertsitch1415 Год назад

    It seems that Lenscrafters and most other mall eyeglasses retailers are owned by the Italian company, Luxottica, which also bought up several eyewear manufacturers, including Ray-Ban. It's definitely a bit of a monopoly that lets them both jack up the price and keep most of the profits.

  • @carolhaggard700
    @carolhaggard700 Год назад

    Hello from VA....Glad you made it home safe.

  • @robynidyllwild6755
    @robynidyllwild6755 Год назад +2

    Try putting just a cap full of cider vinegar in your Tuna.

  • @terriwilson511
    @terriwilson511 Год назад

    I’m glad you’re home and safe.

  • @brendaz3644
    @brendaz3644 Год назад

    If you get no line bifocal and they place it in the right place. Your get use to it in a few days.
    I've had bifocals before that I couldn't get use to. It was because they weren't put in the right area for my eyes..

  • @CellasChariot
    @CellasChariot Год назад

    Hi amber from downtown Dallas! Here for a convention and it’s still too cold! Today should be in 70s for a visit to Deep Ellum neighborhood…fingers crossed 🤞

  • @lindascan99
    @lindascan99 Год назад

    Can’t wait to see the video about tiny home village!

  • @TheLvablebird
    @TheLvablebird Год назад

    Glad you made it home and all is OK. That was good price on your frames.

  • @veeemit9719
    @veeemit9719 Год назад

    You seem like you are thriving! Good on you 😊

  • @lindajames7083
    @lindajames7083 Год назад

    Love the concept of the tiny homes community. We should think about this in the U.K. instead of building large houses taking up so much land, which we don’t have 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @TexCynRVLife
    @TexCynRVLife Год назад

    I'll share your tiny home vid with my sister when you upload it. She lives in San Antonio, she will enjoy it.
    I'm quite grateful that we didn't lose power or freeze during that cold front in my area. I bet you are getting hit with it again tonight & tomorrow! Enough already, right?

  • @cboyle707
    @cboyle707 Год назад

    Excellent story, gurl!

  • @KindCreature1
    @KindCreature1 Год назад

    That was so magical watching you make a tuna sandwich and nice music too. The tiny homes look very nice. Mike in Oregon

  • @samiam1400
    @samiam1400 Год назад

    Love that track at the end of the video "Just Right" by Generation Lost. Great video.

  • @wendyjo9267
    @wendyjo9267 Год назад

    I love your channel so much! You’re such a sweet soul ❤

  • @seabliss22
    @seabliss22 Год назад

    You said something very telling... "If I had known about the weather I wouldn't have gone". That means you would have missed out on such a fun adventure filled with laughs between you and a new friend. This darling story would have been missing from the tapestry of your novel. Be careful that you don't let the comfort of your sticks and bricks wrap you up so tightly that you reject an adventure simply because it will take you out of your comfort zone 😉

  • @trudyyurina5473
    @trudyyurina5473 Год назад

    Girl you should try no line bifocals. They are great.

  • @cherieknopf8536
    @cherieknopf8536 Год назад

    We were caught in the ice storm as well. Just crazy!!

  • @sallys2423
    @sallys2423 Год назад

    I hope that your next trip brings sunny weather.

  • @judyoliver533
    @judyoliver533 Год назад +1

    Where are you?

  • @sadielaurentiwhitley3762
    @sadielaurentiwhitley3762 Год назад

    Oh hes, I forgot, I'll sign up for Surfshark. Thank you

  • @debisusan4338
    @debisusan4338 Год назад +1

    You get what you pay for with Warby Parker! I have had bad experiences with them. Had to have them re-do every pair, still not thrilled.

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  Год назад

      Oh wow that’s so unfortunate. What happened? I got mine in the mail and so far so good. My sister actually recommended them to me which is how I discovered it for the first time

  • @denisecintas4954
    @denisecintas4954 Год назад +1

    I have been using progressive lenses for years and love them. You only need one pair of glasses with these.

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  Год назад

      Me and progressives don’t get along. Lol. Bridge of my nose is so narrow I’m constantly pushing my glasses up no matter what materials used. So it’s skews my vision with progressives. I’d just rather take them off to see up close.

  • @katbyrd9299
    @katbyrd9299 Год назад

    I’ve been in optical for 22 years. Warby Parker, like most of the “nation wide” places are known in the biz as “push-button opticians”
    They upsold you on 3 frames- a good optician can get you into a d-seg or e-line lens AND a narrow bridge without any problems. Finding a good optician is getting harder each year - the old school of actually understanding the science behind good eye care becoming more difficult.

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  Год назад +1

      KatByrd9 😊 Actually they didn't sell me 3 frames. I wanted 3 frames. 2 are for distance and I just wanted 2 different styles and the computer frames were of my own doing. I could have kept my current frames for the computer but because my prescription had changed slightly I went ahead and got the new ones. They had recommended progressives to me, but I don't like progressives. The bridge of my nose is so narrow that I constantly push up my frames no matter what material it is. It's been that way my whole life. I've been to all kinds of opticians all over the U.S. and still, nobody could ever fix the narrow bridge problem. What optician do you recommend that can actually fix all this? Thanks for the info.

    • @katbyrd9299
      @katbyrd9299 Год назад

      I highly recommend finding an established optometrist/optician in the Dallas area- a place that has been around a while and has great reviews. Folks over 50 should be more “old school” and that is what you want. These places have years of experience that cannot be taught and have seen it all. I can tell you there are metal frames that are more easily adjusted to combat your narrow nasal issue and plenty of nose pads that can help correct this.
      The “big box” shops are concerned with volume. The established places are truly more one on one.
      I recommend doing your due diligence - you will NEVER regret it.
      A poorly fitted frame/lens can do harm - and no one wants that.
      And …. With van life -consider Transitions lenses (getting in and out of your car) for a changeable lens without having to change frames to RX sunglasses.
      And… talk to your Dr. about a
      d-seg or e-line lens. I cannot adapt to progressives either - I have the “line” for reading and actually I like the distinct change - you can have an “all in one “ pair of glasses - just seek it out.
      And if your computer frames are solely for that one task - it’s good to have a separate pair -used only for that task.
      I hope that all helps 💖💚

  • @Knowfere
    @Knowfere Год назад

    I have progressive glasses for driving and work, and another pair for computer usage.

  • @HUSTLERS1
    @HUSTLERS1 Год назад +1

    That's good got home

  • @ChristineRoquet
    @ChristineRoquet Год назад

    Wow you make the best meals. I'm salivating. Pickled Red Onions, I need some of that!

  • @repomanband
    @repomanband Год назад

    You've been van-lifeing it for a while now. How many miles on the Hymer?

  • @bretebey
    @bretebey Год назад

    Hey, I live in SM! Hope you enjoyed!

  • @AdamLAdventures
    @AdamLAdventures Год назад

    I'll be in Texas Feb 28 through Mar 9!

  • @alvinmousseau1100
    @alvinmousseau1100 Год назад

    Awesome video

  • @williambranham6249
    @williambranham6249 Год назад

    That was harrowing!

  • @kristatjaden1834
    @kristatjaden1834 Год назад +1

    Now see this is what u need. And some land. So when u adventure u have a place to come back too.

  • @DrLusEnglish
    @DrLusEnglish Год назад +1

    It’s not easy to run a van life

  • @pupcamper58
    @pupcamper58 Год назад

    I’m glad to see that somebody else puts mustard in their tuna salad lol ❤

  • @maffosweetyify
    @maffosweetyify Год назад

    First time I had my bifocals, I nearly broke my neck, walking off the curb 😂 it’s horrible getting old
    Those Tiny homes are wicked 🏚️

  • @lindabohl2454
    @lindabohl2454 Год назад

    First time seeing pickle beet on tuna sandwich, how does that taste? ❤ thanks blessings to you!

  • @webbrowne2291
    @webbrowne2291 Год назад

    I comment to you girls on your last video, that you could stay on my boat. It has central heating and air conditioning. I live in Fort Worth and don't stay on it very much. I have been following you for several years but didn't realize you had bought a house in Dallas. Good Luck with the Tiny houses in Austin. Austin loss power for several weeks.

    • @bradley244ify
      @bradley244ify Год назад

      I would love a tiny house in a small community but like having a space for messy projects and would want solar or some way to be independent from infrastructure. Lack of income tax is also appealing. Have thought of buying a rural property in New Hampshire. I put up a pole Barn here in Maryland large enough to hold my camper and enough space that could have included most of what I would want for stick such as bath, kitchenette, eating/entertaining/hobby. That cost $35,000 with electric but no water or sewer. There is a county in Colorado that allows limited permit compliance. I would like to check that out. I don’t know if pole barn construction could work in areas with a lot of rock in the soil. I love that building though and herd that if I had put solar on at time I built. The construction cost could be used to get tax credit as a support structure. I am definitely a Yankee when thinking about costs.

  • @cassafrasscubby460
    @cassafrasscubby460 Год назад +2

    Um hi perhaps the dog needed someone to follow it back to it's disabled owner. Someone might need help out in the woods.

  • @CritterSitterofCary
    @CritterSitterofCary Год назад +1

    When Abbott is gone.

  • @Gabbie2
    @Gabbie2 Год назад

    👍New subscriber here.🤗 Dallas, Texas/USA 🇺🇸

  • @PatriciaCentralFlorida
    @PatriciaCentralFlorida Год назад +4

    Hurry up and work on that tiny home video

  • @lindafett1826
    @lindafett1826 Год назад

    Before Surf Shark VPN🤔 what did you do while in public place using wifi?

    • @storychasing
      @storychasing  Год назад

      I’ve always had a VPN. I used Surfshark way before I ever had a sponsorship with them. VPNs play a vital role in security and I’d would never go without it. I’ve used Nord as well many moons ago.

  • @Deborah986
    @Deborah986 Год назад

    Why didn’t they tell you about progressive lenses that cover distance , computer and close reading…

  • @angetodac
    @angetodac Год назад

    Never seen pickled red onions

  • @hellooutthere8956
    @hellooutthere8956 Год назад

    Well didn't being on the road help you save up the money?

  • @janegarrison3569
    @janegarrison3569 Год назад

    I sure do miss your videos. are you alright?

  • @robinmilner8905
    @robinmilner8905 Год назад

    If you hzvdnt done it you don’t realize what a long drive corpus to DFW is. Sbout 8 hours depending upon where in DFW you’re going. At least 35?is better now. I’m almost 70 and it’s been under construction my whole life. I live in Rockport (just north of corpus and my sister lives in midlothian south of Dallas. Driving across Texas is a lot of driving. Miles and miles. I don’t really drive anymore but am a passenger snd that can be exhausting.
    We were lucky on the coast so mzz as my of my friends in austin. Had their trees x as Bd property torn up eith the ice snd nonn B power for days. We aren’t use to this

  • @DennisMathias
    @DennisMathias Год назад

    No electricity = no pump because pumps run on electricity.

  • @Sarahbee-o8t
    @Sarahbee-o8t Год назад

    Who is we ?

  • @darlenemiller1927
    @darlenemiller1927 Год назад

    🙏

  • @GEAUXFRUGAL
    @GEAUXFRUGAL Год назад

    Austin is

  • @bypinkerton892
    @bypinkerton892 Год назад

    OMG.... You would Love living there...
    Check out..... Park Model's.....
    I've seen some at RV Shows.... That they discount the actual home shown for like - $89,000....
    They are Gorgeous & well planned to love living in them..... Thanks for maybe saving that dogs life....

  • @GEAUXFRUGAL
    @GEAUXFRUGAL Год назад

    Out of gas , the new America.

  • @GEAUXFRUGAL
    @GEAUXFRUGAL Год назад

    Tiny house is meant to save money. A $60K tiny house defeats the purpose.

    • @le_th_
      @le_th_ Год назад

      These homes are well over $100K, and the lot rent...right now...in $750 and will only go up. It's the lot rent that will kill you with either a manufactured home, or a tiny home, unless you put it on your own land.
      Five years ago these homes weren't as cheap as $60K. They're closer to $200K...plus that exorbitant lot rent.

    • @GEAUXFRUGAL
      @GEAUXFRUGAL Год назад

      @@le_th_ Bought a $12k house, damage is causing me to stay in my runaway camper. I have the runaway for hurricane escape. $2K can tow with my $6K prius V. All I own isn't going to add up to half what a tiny house cost. 2 min I'm getting groceries from Walmart. I have a 30' camper on my property to boot. Taxes are $

  • @GEAUXFRUGAL
    @GEAUXFRUGAL Год назад

    A lot of people are losing their home and they just set their pet free.