Hamilton buskers Phil and Rosie share special bond

She's a star. Her face stops people in their tracks. Her dancing makes people empty their pockets. And she's Phil Hodges's best friend, because every dog is somebody's best friend.

'I don't know where I'd be without her, truthfully.'- Phil Hodges

Meet Rosie, a six-and-a-half-year-old jack russell and beagle mix who has delighted thousands of Hamiltonians with her tricks.

You may have seen Phil and Rosie busking at Supercrawl, where they drew a massive crowd on James Street North, or at another performance outside Tim Hortons Field or Jackson Square.

The pair rely on each other in a unique way. For Hodges, the busting helps when money's tight — "a little extra jingle never hurts," he says with a laugh — but Rosie also acts as a buffer between him and the people he meets. Hodges said he's struggled with anxiety issues for years, something Rosie helps him overcome.

"She means everything to me," Hodges said.

"I don't know where I'd be without her, truthfully."

And while the occasional person has criticized Hodges for his busking — he tries not to argue, but if he does he tells hecklers that the dog lives a better life than them — Rosie has also benefited from the shows. Two months ago, she needed surgery to remove a lump above her eye. Hodges paid for the surgery with the proceeds from their busking.

To see the duo in action, including a special appearance by "Red-Nosed Rosie," check out the video above.

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