Why do people care more about homeless dogs than homeless people?

Admit it. If you see a homeless dog you find who's owner it is and if you can't find it you beg your parents if you can keep it or you give it to someone who will take good care of it. But when you see homeless people on the road asking for a little...

money most are quick to turn their heads and make stereotypes. I'm not saying all, I'm saying most. It's not like most people are likely to take a homeless man into their house and give it something to eat, something to drink, maybe offer a little hospitality or at least call someone who will. That very rarely happens. It's so sad. There are 4-6 times more animal shelters than homeless people shelters. Why is that?

Dear baseball246,

Homeless people don't always become homeless because of something they've done. Not all people have the same education opportunities as others, and some are just born into sticky situations like poverty, domestic abuse, and many other things. But at the same time, sometimes they just screwed up their life and stopped caring. Thats when its their fault.

And about homeless pets vs. people. That is such an interesting question. I mean yeah its sad that dogs and cats are abused and mistreated by people and they didnt do anyhing to deserve it... no one deserves that. But I can see where we need to start thinking about helping people a little bit more. I mean when we halp people, and those people can get better, then more people will be healthier, and more inspired to help the rest of the world. Sometimes you have to help yourself before you can lend a hand out to others.

HAHA. Well, I would say because homeless animals are so much cuter that homeless people! ...hopefully you'd agree with me with that. and some of those homeless people are dangerous. where I used to live there was this old homeless guy who lived a few blocks away from my house. he asked me for money and I gave him a dollar. then later I noticed that he bought beer with my money and the money he saved up from other people. then he got really drunk and threw a bottle at some old lady. I never gave him money ever again.

Homeless people don't get euthanized if they can't find a home.

Some homeless people do have mental problems. One beggar I declined to help acted like he was going to attack me. In general I avoid eye contact and move on.

I will admit to helping homeless people a few times. One thing I fear is that they are alcoholics or drug addicts and the money I give them is causing them more harm than good. A couple of times when homeless people asked me for money for food and I was near a fast food restaurant instead of giving them money I'd offer to buy them a meal.

Well, personally, I think that dogs deserve homes just as much as humans do. But I think people care a good amount for homeless people. I donate things to them all the time.

Some are dangerous.
Some use your money to buy a 12-pack or cigarretes.

I do my part and donate to thrift stores and stuff, but I dont feel like I have to give them my hard earned money. And I did try to give a guy some snacks and things and he told me he would rather have KFC! I would be very happy if someone gave me something to eat, and be grateful for just that!

Yes, but you are being very stereotypical. Drinks and Smoking and Drugs is 5th on the list of why people become homeless/what made them homeless. People don't feel comfortable providing hospitality to a homeless man at any cause which is wrong that a person is more willing to help a dog (even though I love dogs) than a fellow human! Isn't that offensive to you?

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because animals are more helpless then people in the modern world, they can't read maps or street signs and they don't know where the animal shelters are. They can't reason and say "oh the animal shelter is four blocks from here... I think I'll take main it's faster..." people are more capable of helping themselves then the animals are. I understand animals have instincts and things like that... but they don't always know what's safe. People can take themselves to a homeless shelter, they can ask for help, they can seek refuge in a church... they can go inside a fast food restaraunt to keep cool, or get warm... they can drink out of water fountains... and they can find work.

I used to live in a neighborhood where a gathering of homeless people could be found every 10 meters. I offered them my lunch from time to time, and sometimes I wanted to strike a conversation with them. The thing is they smelled really bad and I didn't really want to touch them. I reckon it was the best for all of us. I didn't want to look like I cared about them but then refused to shake their hands.

However, I have always questioned people who treat animals better than they treat humans, who would spend WAY too much money on their pet. I can't stand seeing the phrase "animal beautician." Seriously now, what the f*ck.

I'm just the opposite, actually. I don't take in stray dogs, and I give this one homeless guy some money every time I see him, provided I have some on me.

Often you can spare some change, and chances are they won't buy beer, cigarettes, or drugs, they'll buy some food that's not from the bottom of a smelly garbage can. However, if they do buy beer, cigarettes, or drugs, what's it to you? You don't seem to care enough to give 'em a buck or less in the off chance he'll buy beer, cigarettes, or drugs, so in the off chance he does, what's it matter that some smelly, old, dirty, good-for-nothin' nobody's getting drunk/cancer/jacked up?

But it's your money. Do whatever.

I love animals and I always take care of the ones I find that are abandoned if I'm able. These creatures can't help the state they are in and are often solely dependent on humans for their care.

People, on the other hand, do have choices. Some people have put themselves in that state. Not all, some. I can't very well walk up to someone and say, "Excuse me, did you drink yourself into homelessness?" As a female who mostly lives alone, that would be quite dangerous.

I also don't see many homeless people where I live. I do meet some underpriviledged ones from time to time and I give them food, furniture, etc. - whatever I can to help them out. But I don't take needless risks.

I don't think I "care more" about animals but perhaps it's easier and safer for me to help them.

I think its because an animal cant help being homeless wheras a person can. urmmm plus animals you can feel more sorrier for and they dont seem a huge threat as a hobo with a knife lol sorry for being blunt lol

Yeah, but there are some people with disorders and financial issues that they can't control. Like many people who have the disorder where they halucinate are homeless, because they can't distinguish the difference between reality and fantasy. It's not their fault, do they deserve to suffer?

And yes, of course it's easier to help animals than people, but since when was our job on earth to make the easier choices? Nobody said making the right choice is easy, but if nobody does then what will happen?

Doesn't it disturb you that there are over 4 times more animal shelters than people shelters? Just because it's easier to help an animal?

People are more able to take care of themselves. They are able to learn to read and write, and therefore, able to get jobs that will pay them. There is no reason anyone should be homeless, aside from the simple truth that they are lazy to get off their behinds to support themselves. I know it's not easy out there but if you're not willing to help yourself, or at least try, why expect other people to help you?!?

why is this hobo post under pets

People are capable of taking care of themselves. If they are in the streets, they gave up on themselves. They are there because of the decisions they made.

Dogs are animals, kept in the world of humans for companionship. If they are strays, it is due to the cruelty of a human.

"If they are in the streets, they gave up on themselves. "

This is utter bs. I bet you've never experienced being homeless before, therefor you have no right to even conclude anything.

People like you look down on homeless people because you're too ignorant to see outside the box. I was homeless for 5 years and I was forced that way. Kicked out on the streets in a city I did not know, with no social skills at all. Did you KNOW that most homeless people are actually people that were released with mental issues? I know I was. I couldn't even talk to people I have no way speak verbally. I have several medical conditions so going to a homeless shelter was ridiculous as I couldn't stay there more than 30 minutes. Getting meals was also not that easy.

What decisions did I make to be put in that situation? Oh, I got ill, I was sent to hospital, then released years later still "sick" and they expected me to just sort everything out on my own.

Or how about the situation before that where I was in Syria and had to deal with all sorts of things over there. I was homeless for months at a time with another group of people due to our homes being taken from us.

The same subject is on suicide. Most people who kill themselves don't actually want to die, they just can't see any other possible way out. Most losers who call people "lazy" when they're "homeless" wouldn't even last 1 day on the streets without running back to Mommy and Daddy.

There are homeless people and there are PEOPLE that are declared homeless by the Government. Get your facts straight first! They are different and the ones you are talking about are DECLARED homeless, but aren't actually homeless. Those people ARE lazy, but us who have actually been truly homeless it's extremely difficult to get by, especially if you have severely impacted social skills to begin with.

homeless people usually have done something wrong for that to happen homeless dogs dont unless it was like a mean owner who htought it was wrong

Dogs are just more worthy creatures than people. They deserve help because someone let them down. The only reason they are in the situation they're in is because some douchebag couldn't take care of it. People are cruel, manipulative, deceitful and vindictive. People let people down. People let dogs down. Dogs don't let people down.

In reply to Whiskey's comment, did you know that more human death are caused by domesticated dogs in one year than the same of Lions in 20 years?

Dogs don't let people down? There's thousands of reports that don't make it to the media where dogs start eating their owners who are "dying" and unable to call for help. If the dog is hungry, it will consume its "owner", if not then it's actually an extraordinary case. Stop being so blind and open your eyes. HOMELESS people DO NOT usually put themselves in that situation. As I've said already there are homeless and there are legally declared homeless. Imagine, you're an autistic child, kicked out on the streets by your parents, and you're homeless.. Do you then help the child because of that? I bet you would...

Do you understand that your post is as flawed as humanity itself? For example, you've put large portion of the human race down, yet you fail to see that dogs function in a similar level to humans? Social and culture are just different, but still existent. Dogs let DOGs down, DOGS let people down. See the logic there now?

Rethink your post first before you make another reply. You're just thinking lopsided, you need to work on that before many people will even consider your post sensible. Until then it's just a little "dogs are sooo innocent" in disguise. Maybe you can say that to the families who have lost a child, or partner to a dog that just "snapped". They do, they sometimes get jealous, they sometimes kill babies to keep their "owners" (such a lame word) attention. It happens, more than you think. Nice doggy, eh?