Monday, April 27, 2009

Is New York City dog friendly? -

I am looking at moving to New York City in the next year to attend NYU. I have an 80 pound labradoodle that I would love to take with me to live in the apartment that I m looking at (which allows dogs and is less then a mile away from central park) but my dad said that the only way I can take my dog with me is if it makes sense for her. Is New York a good place for a dog to live, my dog is 100% an indoor dog except for going to the bathroom and when we go for jogs. So do you think new York would be a good place for her or would it make more sense to have her live with my dad in Texas. Thanks for your answers

Pet Friendly Apartment Directoryhttp://www.peoplewithpets.comIf you plan to come to NYC via Greyhound or Peter Pan, you will find out that they do not allow any creatures in the cabin or in the storage area where the luggage goes but will accept service animals.

I have a 50lb pitbull and I lived in Soho, NYC is very dog friendly. But it is a challenge to find an apt in the city. Most well managed bldgs don t allow or only allow dogs upto 25lb dogs. But once you find one, you and your dog will be happy. Many pet shops, dog runs(parks) and central park to keep your pooch happy.

NYC is very dog friendly! No one can cause any harm to ur dog, u can always walk ur dog as much as u want. Don t worry. Good luck!

You wrote, my dog is 100% an indoor dog except for going to the bathroom and when we go for jogs In that case, absolutely! It s really cruel to take a dog that s used to running free on a big property and coop it up in an apartment, but if your dog is already like that, then go for it. However, be warned that you MUST pick up your dog s litter, or NYers who see you leave it behind will give you a VERY hard time about it! Seriously, you occasionally read stories in the news about fistfights that have broken out because someone didn t scoop the poop!Good luck, and the link below is to the UrbanHound.com website, a survival guide for dogs and their owners in New York City...