Homeless and dogs.

Today of N MacCarran. I am honestly always so torn what to think of homeless and their pets. This very skinny husky did not want to be sitting there in heat on the divider. She was antsy and disciplined by her “mom”. Do I get food for the dog? But it’s one time favor. Do I give this woman some $$ fearing she will waste it? Do I call animal control risking taking away a companion? I was so sad both for woman and a dog. Why do people in this position get animals? Where do they get them? Are they true companions or “empathy” buttons? I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences. This breaks my heart every time I see something like this and feeling lost.