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Oneeyedvic | 18:41 Tue 12th Aug 2008 | Society & Culture
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During a discussion, someone made the assertion that people on benefit get an extra �4 per week if they have a dog, and that homeless people shared the dogs to get more money.

Now I am pretty sure that this is untrue, but wanted to know if anyone knows for definite.
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Avatar Image tombrandy
I heard that one in the 70s but I think it refers to guide dogs,
I wonder if you could claim for a security guard dog?
18:45 Tue 12th Aug 2008
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Avatar Image Octavius
In some areas people on benefits do still get free - or discounted - animal care/vet services.
20:00 Tue 12th Aug 2008
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no, that is really not true.. but very amusing!
20:02 Tue 12th Aug 2008
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It would be amusing if it were not for the fact that the person saying this is a Borough and County Councillor.
21:53 Tue 12th Aug 2008
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vic - now that is worrying, not amusing!
21:56 Tue 12th Aug 2008
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no it's tosh.
22:04 Thu 14th Aug 2008
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I think the benefit system wouldprobably penalise you for having a dog ,claiming that you had an asset you could use for food and thus need less to live on for a while
21:44 Sat 16th Aug 2008

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