He carries shelter dogs in a backpack to get them adopted

On a recent afternoon in a New York City subway car, a white dog with brown spots peered out of a man’s backpack. The dog, named Bertha, gave him constant licks.

Bertha was found on the streets in October, and was taken in by Animal Care Centers of NYC. Although she had a rough start in life, on this day, she seemed overjoyed. She welcomed neck scratches from dozens of strangers, picked out a new toy, devoured a pup cup and enjoyed a long walk. The outing led to her adoption a few days later.