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Just updating and hoping someone might come up with a recommendation?
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Further research - it CAN be done Please see this website http://www.mungos.org/search?s=pets&go.x=0&go.y=0 and in particular this comment: 57 of St Mungo's 98 hostels or housing projects allow residents to live with their pets. In 2009, around three per cent of the charity's residents had dogs which represents about 40 people.
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Dear All - thank you so much for your responses - all spot on observations of this awful situation. To 'carlins' mum' - have a look at this website for elderly homeless in Melbourne - http://www.wintringham.org.au/ - maybe someone in your state may be inspired to replicate. Ams - there is no way in the world she will consider foster care - or a shelter Yes - the public housing situation is in a shambles and will be a long time before it's sorted - I doubt this lady is ever going to qualify and therefore needs to find an alternative. Yesterday I had a long talk to "M" and was able to put together a story for a homeless support service who focus on people like "M". So fingers crossed - however - they emphasised that the dog narrowed the choices dramatically. Why is this so? - did anyone see this story - http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/homeless...1220-192hr.html and particularly the quote: "He’s my whole life ... I used to be addicted to drugs. Ever since I’ve had this dog, he keeps me not on drugs." In the meantime I will continue to support "M" as best I can whenever I can find her.
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Hi just wondering if anyone knows of shelters or accommodation for homeless people in Melbourne where they can also take their pets? I've googled and also spoken to a couple of homeless services but no luck - does anyone know of any accommodation for homeless people where they can also take their pet?