Pet-inclusive shelters benefit NY, US homeless people by Public News Service published on 2024-10-31T11:14:09Z Approximately 10% of people experiencing homelessness do so with service animals, emotional support animals, or companion animals, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. However, very few homeless shelters currently accept pets. This means that many unhoused people are forced to make the often impossible decision between safe shelter and staying with their pet. Genre News & Politics