A Texas homeless shelter told teen his dog was not allowed. He chose to stay with the dog and sleep outside

Samuel Haymon, 19, hugs his dog Mordex. The duo were evicted from their family's apartment after the teen lost his job. (Credit: Gofundme)

A Texas teen chose to turn down a bed in a homeless shelter after they told him that his dog would not be allowed to come inside. Now, community members are rallying behind him.

Samuel Haymon, 19, had been living in an apartment with his mother, stepfather and brother. He was the only one working. When he lost his job, the family was unable to pay rent and was evicted, as reported by KENS 5.