Homeless Pets

I have a passion to help homeless animals find forever homes. However, if a dog has someone who loves it, but no home is it still a homeless pet? This week I was in San Francisco and I have become obsessed with homeless people who have pets. Outside the window of my plush hotel room on Market and 4th Street, there was a couple who used the same doorway every evening for their night of rest. The first time I glimpsed them out the window, I instantly thought what a tough life it is to be homeless and fight to survive everyday. THEN I peeked out the window again and this couple had a dog snuggled up with them. Now I became obsessed with watching them out the window and interact with their dog. When they woke for the day, they packed up their belongings, folded their blankets and walked away with their dog following behind them. My heart just broke, obviously this dog is loved, but he is homeless. I am use to homeless dogs (shelter dogs, foster dogs) who do not have owners/families, but this dog has owners but is still homeless. The dog wore a shirt and a hat and seemed to be very well behaved. The next night I peeked out my window at 3am and sure enough the same couple and their dog were sleeping in the doorway. I watched them out the window like a peeping Tom and watched my own reality show unfold every evening and morning. If I woke in the middle of the night I was compelled to peek out the window and see if the dog and his people were in the doorway. Sure enough without fail every night they arrived and every morning they packed up and took off who knows where. I can tell the dog is loved, but it breaks my heart when I think of all the "extras" my dog receives, high-end dog food, treats, baths, flea treatments and medical visits when needed. This "homeless" dog has the bare minimum of what any animals wants, LOVE and time with their people. I wanted to help this dog, but he may not need my help, he has more than many backyard dogs will ever get daily love, long walks and snuggling with his people every night. What are your thoughts on homeless pets who have people who love them? "This blurry picture was taken from my hotel room of the homeless dog and his people that I kept watch over for the last 3 nights. She is loving the dog here with head rubs and he is packing up their blankets and belonging for the day."