After falling for obvious lies & scams before when the same person told me two different things, not realizing she'd already told me one story
I decided to never give money again. If I want to help someone it will be to provide food/drinks & maybe clothes or something to help them deal with the elements.
It is so sad her dogs are involved in this, whether it's true or fake. How do the pups look? Emaciated at all, sickly? If so I'd definitely call Animal Control. If they look good that could indicate there is no hardship, I don't know. If anything I would do what others said-bring food/water for her & her dogs if you can. Even a cheap dog food would be better than nothing.
It's so sad that people take advantage like they do, then when someone really does need help everyone's hesitant to do something.
