A family of six are living in a tent at the bottom of a friend's garden after being refused a council house because they would not abandon their pets.
Lorraine Botton, 54, and her five children moved from East Sussex to Kent with the promise of a new home, but got in a row over their four dogs and three budgies.
They claim they were told to give them away if they wanted a council property, so turned the house down.
Lorraine is squeezed inside the 12ft by 10ft tent - designed to sleep four - with children Moses, 18, Caleb, 19, Genty, 22, Louise, 26, and Naomi, 36 - as well as their pets.
It has two sleeping compartment designed for two adults in each and a central communal area.
They've managed to find room for some home comforts including a TV, fridge, tumble dryer, iron, an electric heater and lamps.
But they have no running water and are relying on their friends for their toilet, washing and laundry facilities.
Housing chiefs in Maidstone, Kent have warned Lorraine it could be Christmas before a property which allows pets becomes available.
But she still refuses to get rid of her precious pets and said she would squat if nothing is found before winter.
She said: 'I feel scared that someone will unzip the tent and hurt us, or even murder us.
'We need a property as soon as possible so we are safe. I just want to be able to lock my front door.
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