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More than a year ago we made a post about homeless people and their dogs. Amazed by their four-legged friends' unconditional love, we decided to turn the post into an open list so you could contribute as well.

Once a dog forms a close relationship with a caring owner, their loyalty can be unbreakable, and they will stick with their owner through thick and thin. And unlike us, dogs don’t pass judgment on people who are down on their luck or homeless. This post is a tribute to homeless dogs, who love and stick with their homeless owners no matter what.

If you know a similar story, don't hesitate to share your photos with us!

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This Homeless Man Hid His Face In His Puppy Because He Was Too Embarrassed To Let The Photographer See His Tears

This Homeless Man Hid His Face In His Puppy Because He Was Too Embarrassed To Let The Photographer See His Tears

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Loyalty

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AmyCarpenter-Wilson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This man has nothing but the dog has a toy and food and water. This breaks my heart.

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Homeless Man Sleeps In The Arms Of His Dog

Homeless Man Sleeps In The Arms Of His Dog

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CELABelize
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Surely the heading should be dog sleeps in the arms of homeless man rather than the other way around. Sorry to be a pedant. Great picture though

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Dog Sleeps Under His Homeless Owner's Umbrella

Dog Sleeps Under His Homeless Owner's Umbrella

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VânAnhSG
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the cushion, the umbrella .. the best things are used for his dog, not himself <3

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Best Friends Under Umbrella

Best Friends Under Umbrella

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CathyWisewell
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bill and his faithful dog Chopper in Vancouver by the train station. RIP Bill

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#6

Homeless Man Chuck And His Baby Girl

Homeless Man Chuck And His Baby Girl

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Homeless Woman With Her Dog In Dublin

Homeless Woman With Her Dog In Dublin

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Homeless Man With His Dog

Homeless Man With His Dog

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CathyWisewell
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again, Bill and Chopper in Vancouver. Bill was a mechanic that had to quit due to rheumatoid arthritis. Hard times...

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#10

Homeless Man With His Dog And Rabbit

Homeless Man With His Dog And Rabbit

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JenniferJackson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This guy lives in Dublin and some kids took his rabbit and through it into a river. He jumped in after it and saved it. He really loves his animals. I always give him money when I see him.

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#11

Homeless Man With His Dog

Homeless Man With His Dog

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Homeless Man With His Closest Companion

Homeless Man With His Closest Companion

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#14

Homeless Man Taking Care Of His Sleeping Dog

Homeless Man Taking Care Of His Sleeping Dog

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Sleeping Beggars

Sleeping Beggars

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MayaRodriguez
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hello, do you actually know the context of this picture? It is actually a picture of a ''fake'' homeless man with two drugged dogs in its lap. https://www.facebook.com/841374279238835/photos/pb.841374279238835.-2207520000.1450210180./841389822570614/?type=3&theater please follow the link. There is a massive use of cute dogs by fake homeless to induce pity and gain more money with this tactic.

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RachelEllner
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry but you are ill-informed. there is no "massive use of cute dogs" by the "fake" homeless. There is occasional exploitation of animals among homeless and those posing as homeless, but it doesn't compares to the level of cruelty of pets by the rest of the population.

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PeggyShannon
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This photo is disgusting. not only is this person not homeless, they are part of a ring in Paris that breeds dogs specifically to beg with. Moreover, they drug the c**p out of these dogs so they don't move. They lay there all day long with their eyes scrunched shut, even the puppies. How sick is that? Please check out the reality of these photos before you're moved by them. I've seen this fellow and his group (there's about 10 of them that encircle Notre Dame, Saint Michel, Cluny) begging for the past several years.

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TammyChapman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It doesn't matter if you only meant that on this one post. Yes, there are people out there who fake being homeless. Not many, but they are out there. But, there are a lot of people who are just a couple of paychecks away from being homeless. If you lost your job and had nowhere to go, how long could you make it before you would be on the streets. I have been blessed with a good family. If it wasn't for them (especially my Meme and my Mom), I would still be in Houston. And I would be dead or living under a bridge. And yes, I do have mental issues. But should I be judged the way you are judging these people. I have seen poverty, and I have seen the effect that drugs have on good people. Some of them die because they couldn't get out of the situation they were in And I have lived with my own mental illness for the past 20 years, I am 45. I thank God every day that I'm still here, that I have a family that loves me. And that I have doctors who know how to treat my problems.

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MayaRodriguez
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have I judge the homeless people portrayed here? No. My comment was meant for the particular photo that is used for this post. I claimed he was an impostor passing himself for a homeless man.

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Andrea Fly
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know this guy, from Paris. Sometimes an image can be really deceiving ..

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KatinkaMin
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's all well until the dog needs to be taken to a vet on a regular basis.

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FathurRahman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the dog is the loyal animals in the world that i know... i have seen the movie about doggy loyality to its master... its amazing i like history about animals very much that why i try to write the animals conditions in aur country... if anyone to know and give idea and critics i would like to open my hand in http://www.netizeninfo.com

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KatinkaMin
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Weeeellll, dogs are very loyal and loving (some breeds more than others) but the story behind the movie Hachiko is actually more about a conditioned habit than loyalty for a human - at least according to some dog-professionals I've met. Most dogs (not all) deal fairly well with a change of owner if it's done in a loving and controlled fashion. There is some confusion for a few days or maybe weeks but usually the dog lives on happily ever after. I think what is more special is the loyalty and love dogs can create in us. :-)

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TammyChapman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also, I have a dog. Her name is Baby. And I would put her needs in front of mine any day.

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KatinkaMin
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a reality check. We tend to forget we have brains when faced with cute children or dogs. This is a good reminder.

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MayaRodriguez
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They'll rotate different dogs between them,dress them up, expose a dog and her litter. You'll see the same man with different dogs in different places, the same dog(s) with different men, etc ...

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LouiseLeGresley
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree with what Maya says. This photo was taken in Paris. I have seen him and even have my own photo of him. At first I was suckered in like many people but quickly learned that the dogs are drugged. You can pass by at any time of the day and the dogs are in the same position. Some associations try to help the dogs but it's an uphill battle. Disgusting!!! Another example about how there is often a whole other story behind a photo. Having said this I really believe that most homeless people who have dogs take the best possible care of them and that we should help them when we can.

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#16

Homeless Man With His Dog

Homeless Man With His Dog

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#17

They're Homeless, But They Have Each Other

They're Homeless, But They Have Each Other

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#19

Homeless Man And His Dog

Homeless Man And His Dog

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#20

Homeless Man Helps His Dog To Get Out Of The Sewer Where They Live In Medellin, Colombia

Homeless Man Helps His Dog To Get Out Of The Sewer Where They Live In Medellin, Colombia

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jevais
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my God!? In the sewer they live, unbelievable? So sad. It breaks my heart. In the Great Russa many people have to live now day is the sewers avoid dying in winter, actully whole familles do so. Will the rich get richer, poor are left behind to die slowly in the streets or sweres. Back to the to the 13 century, yet it's 21 st century believe it or not?!!

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#21

Homeless Dog Who Loves To Cuddle

Homeless Dog Who Loves To Cuddle

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#22

Homeless Couple Maggie And Eric With Their Dogs Dixie And Reptar

Homeless Couple Maggie And Eric With Their Dogs Dixie And Reptar

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#23

Homeless Man And His Puppy

Homeless Man And His Puppy

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#24

This Homeless Man Takes Good Care Of Supermarket's Customers' Dogs

This Homeless Man Takes Good Care Of Supermarket's Customers' Dogs

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#25

Homeless In NYC

Homeless In NYC

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#26

Homeless Man With His Dog

Homeless Man With His Dog

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Homeless Man And His Dog

Homeless Man And His Dog

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EHPower
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they look so happy to be with one another even though they are in a bad situation. It's really wonderful to see how love can still be so strong even when things get very, very hard.

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Homeless Man With His Dog

Homeless Man With His Dog

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We should all be ashamed we allow this to happen when the world wastes an abundance of resources everyday.

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Homeless Woman Lynn With Her Dog Charlie

Homeless Woman Lynn With Her Dog Charlie

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Homeless Couple With Their Dog

Homeless Couple With Their Dog

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Homeless Love

Homeless Love

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#32

A Homeless Man And His Pet Companion

A Homeless Man And His Pet Companion

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Homeless With 3 Of His 4 Dogs Shares Whatever Food He Has With Them

Homeless With 3 Of His 4 Dogs Shares Whatever Food He Has With Them

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow he has 4 dogs? They look good for being homeless. I hope they have enough food, water & warmth

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Homeless Man With His Best Friend

Homeless Man With His Best Friend

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This man is usually near my office in London, he seems a kind and gentle fellow he looks after his dog really well

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Homeless Celebrity From Brno, Krakonoš And Keliška

Homeless Celebrity From Brno, Krakonoš And Keliška

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Comforting Each Other

Comforting Each Other

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they might not be homeless they might just be hipsters

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Homeless Girl Rose With Her Dog Junior

Homeless Girl Rose With Her Dog Junior

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#38

Homeless Man And His Dog

Homeless Man And His Dog

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#39

Homeless Woman With Dogs

Homeless Woman With Dogs

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#40

Homeless Man Playing With His Dog

Homeless Man Playing With His Dog

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Homeless With His Dog

Homeless With His Dog

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#42

Homeless Man With His 3 Dogs On The Streets Of Lahore

Homeless Man With His 3 Dogs On The Streets Of Lahore

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#43

Homeless Man With His Dog

Homeless Man With His Dog

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#44

Homeless Woman And Her Dog In Berlin

Homeless Woman And Her Dog In Berlin

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#45

Homeless Man And His Dog During The Brighton Pride Parade, Uk

Homeless Man And His Dog During The Brighton Pride Parade, Uk

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#46

Daniel In Valencia With Couscous !

Daniel In Valencia With Couscous !

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