The main problem with the homeless having an animal is the lack of medical care - spaying, neutering, treatment.

We have several charities in this country that deal with these problems.

What most animal lovers fail to realise is that these dogs are, in around 85% of cases, in better circumstances than the average pet dog.
More veterinary care should be offered, more hostels need to accept dogs and a bit more effort needs to go into giving these peoploe long term, safe and annonymous housing that will accomodate their dog as well.