with them so when a person comes up to the dog, the dog's not scared and barking and they could just feel comfortable in their environment. >> reporter: he started reading to the dogs here two years ago, but his compassion and creativity have since blossomed into something so much more >> i think i started were in n >> reporter: video animations he drew, voiced and posted during the pandemic to help get shelter dogs adopted. >> i really like tug of war, and i'm pretty playful. >> i was looking at my dogs and i knew at that second, what if dogs could talk and they could tell their true story >> reporter: the skits he created showcasing the pups and their personalities, using his own voice. >> shelter life is not easy for me. >> reporter: and imagination. evan has shared about 40 of their stories online, like 3-year-old mister. >> i'm just a sweet, goofy guy. >> reporter: or