Rocky Mount man, dog will have new home soon

By: MARTHA WAGGONER Associated Press | WNCT
Published: January 13, 2012

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - An 88-year-old Rocky Mount man who was separated from his dog when he left his home under duress is about to move to a new place.

Volunteers who came to the aid of Walter Bryant Jr. say they'll start moving him into a new house this weekend. One anonymous benefactor offered to pay his rent for a year, while another donated $5,000 so Bryant and his dog, Koal, could get back together permanently.

The two have been living together at a hotel since New Year's Eve.

They were separated in November when Bryant left the house because it didn't have heat. He also felt pressure because the city would like his house for a redevelopment project, and he has relatives who stand to profit if the house is sold.

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