New scheme allows homeless man take his dog into a shelter

A homeless man and his dog have left the streets to be part of a groundbreaking study to encourage sheltered accommodation providers to accept pets.

There are several homeless dog owners in Ireland who refuse offers of shelter accommodation because their dog is their main friend and companion.

Demise Hyland and his dog Millie have lived on the streets of Dublin for a number of months as she could not stay with him overnight in any available accommodation.