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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.

Oneeyedvic Tue 12/08/08 18:41

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Steve.5
Tue 12/08/08
18:49

depends on how many legs the particular dog has

Octavius
Tue 12/08/08
20:00

In some areas people on benefits do still get free - or discounted - animal care/vet services.

notSarah
Tue 12/08/08
20:02

no, that is really not true.. but very amusing!

Oneeyedvic
Tue 12/08/08
21:53

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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.

stonekicker
Tue 12/08/08
21:56

vic - now that is worrying, not amusing!

black bunny
Thurs 14/08/08
22:04

no it's tosh.

brenda
Sat 16/08/08
21:44

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

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