Shelters Aren’t Always the Best Option
She figured that he probably would have been safer at a shelter, but some homeless people don’t like going to shelters because the supply of beds is extremely limited. They also have some restrictions like not allowing pets, which is non-negotiable to some homeless people because to them, pets are their most faithful companions.
And if that weren’t bad enough, most shelters have curfews that prevent the homeless from entering or leaving after a specific time. This curfew makes it difficult for the residents who find jobs that only offer night shift or late-night positions because they can’t head back to the shelter to rest after work.