There are many different reasons for homelessness.
I myself, was briefly homeless when I was young and lived in London. In fact, I had two periods of this. Each time there were friends I stayed with but it was an unpleasant situation. I literally slept for 3 hours one night on a bench in a park, after walking until I couldn't walk any more.
But some are homeless for reasons of substance addiction, and serious psychological issues.
Yes, unfortunately, some street people do utilise dogs to help them with their begging, and the cuter -the better. I have seen that, and heard it said by those people. Sometimes their notions of 'care' can be far removed from the dog's actual needs.
But I have also witnessed real love, care and deep bonds between others and their dogs, for all they were begging or on meagre benefits.
Begging sometimes can be a lucrative business for some people! And it is sad to see a dog used in the way you describe, Knight.
I myself, was briefly homeless when I was young and lived in London. In fact, I had two periods of this. Each time there were friends I stayed with but it was an unpleasant situation. I literally slept for 3 hours one night on a bench in a park, after walking until I couldn't walk any more.
But some are homeless for reasons of substance addiction, and serious psychological issues.
Yes, unfortunately, some street people do utilise dogs to help them with their begging, and the cuter -the better. I have seen that, and heard it said by those people. Sometimes their notions of 'care' can be far removed from the dog's actual needs.
But I have also witnessed real love, care and deep bonds between others and their dogs, for all they were begging or on meagre benefits.
Begging sometimes can be a lucrative business for some people! And it is sad to see a dog used in the way you describe, Knight.
