The Brief Gene Fivel, who is mentally disabled, panhandles with his emotional support dog Bailey to afford a nearby motel, relying on community kindness for food, hygiene items, and dog supplies. Some people might judge Gene Fivel for panhandling with his dog, Bailey, at 290 and FM 1960 West. Gene is mentally disabled, he says Bailey is his emotional support dog. On MLK Day, Gene was attacked at a gas station at 290 and FM 1960 West. "When she showed up, and I couldn't find her, I cried for three hours," Gene said.