Moreton Bay mayor says pet ban is a response to complaints against homeless people over dog attacks but advocates say the timing is heartless
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Stephen Bartholomew says his support dog has saved his life, so he was shocked when his local council in Queensland banned those experiencing homelessness from keeping pets.
The single father, his 11-year-old son and his support staffy, Tyson, were forced to leave their home in the Moreton Bay area, north of Brisbane, in September when the new owners hiked the rent by $100 a week.
