A man's best friend.

Alma resident Carl Dreffs, 54, sits in his one bedroom apartment with his one-year-old beagle, Buffy on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012. Dreffs considers Buffy his best friend and says, “He’s never let me down. Always here for me.” Dreffs survives off of Medicare and food stamps and has never worked a day in his life. Most daily activities include rolling and smoking cigarettes, as well as listening to music.

Carl Dreffs, of Alma, Mich., rolls up a cigarette as his one-year-old beagle sits on his lap watching Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 14, 2012. Dreffs rolls cigarettes as it costs much less money than pre-rolled cigarettes do. Dreffs survives off an income from Social security and food stamps and tries to save money whenever possible. 

Carl Dreffs, of Alma, Mich., lights up a hand rolled cigarette Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 14, 2012.. Dreffs rolls cigarettes as it costs much less money than pre-rolled cigarettes do. Dreffs survives off an income from Social security and food stamps and tries to save money whenever possible. Dreffs says his hobbies include smoking, watching tv, and listening to music with his best friend and dog, Buffy.

Alma resident Carl Dreffs, plays his 176 watt boom box in his bedroom Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 14, 2012. Dreffs is a huge fan of music, with his favorite years ranging from the 70’s to the 80’s. Dreffs has been collecting CD’s for over 10 years and has managed to collect 233 since then.  Dreffs favorite hobby is to sit back, relax, and enjoy his music. 

Alma resident Carl Dreffs, 54, sits in his one bedroom apartment with his one-year-old beagle, Buffy on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012. Dreffs considers Buffy his best friend and says, “He’s never let me down. Always here for me.” Dreffs survives off of Medicare and food stamps and has never worked a day in his life. Most daily activities include rolling and smoking cigarettes, as well as listening to music.