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Originally Posted by Tom*

If they're young and if they have a dog I have to give money. I can't just walk past. I saw one with a puppy the other week, and as horrible as it is, why do they get them? It seems like such a sad life for both

Men and women who genuinely sleep rough carry a high risk of attack, especially in the early hours when drunks are coming out of clubs. A dog earns its keep as a guard dog as well as providing warmth on those chilly nights and companionship.

A lot of hostels and churches won't accept a homeless person with a dog and that's why we so often see them on the streets.