More love (+ walks and playtime) for the pup
Bella, a five-year-old pit mix rescue dog, looks out the door of her home in Oakland, California, where she lives with three human roommates. Photo courtesy of Rick Paulas.
Poodle or pit bull?
Bernie is a seven-year-old Terrier mix rescue who lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York with the Buechner family. Photo courtesy of MM Buechner.
House rules
Who’s in charge of feeding and walking the dog?
Are any areas of the living space off limits?
Who’s in charge of cleaning up after the dog?
Who’s in charge of training the dog?
Who pays veterinary bills?
Who pays for any property damage or injuries to others caused by the dog?
To insure or not to insure your dog
The average monthly cost for pet health insurance for your dog was $42 in 2017, according to ValuePenguin. Chart courtesy of ValuePenguin
Landlord problems
Some larger dogs actually work well in apartments. Goose, a Great Dane who lives in West Islip, New York, lounges on the couch. Photo courtesy of David Bertozzi.
