Landlords have become a bit more welcoming to dog owners since I became a WA. resident. However, som

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When I moved to Washington state I moved here with my German Shepherd.  I explored Seattle book luxury new orlando hotels and the Eastside and found  one city was prettier than the next so could not decide on a zip code.  I looked at houses to buy but got more confused as my new friends rallied for their particular city . So I decided to rent, learn my way around and get to know all the cities before making a purchase.
This was in the early 90′s and I could not believe how challenging it was to find a rental that was not only pet friendly but would allow my 95 pound German Shepherd.  There were few options at that time.  I looked at single family homes, condos and apartments to rent.    So, when someone representing Rent.com contacted me to post their info on my blog it took me back to my initial months in the beautiful NW in search of pet friendly rentals.
Landlords have become a bit more welcoming to dog owners since I became book luxury new orlando hotels a WA. resident. However, some landlords still have a size or weight limit on dogs and other landlords still have their hit list of breeds they will not accept at their property.
According to a recent Rent.com national survey, 38% of renters have at least one pet (8% have more than 5!) and 83% have had at least some difficulty finding a pet friendly rental . Check out the infographic below for more stats.
Rent.com has compiled a list of the Top 10 pet-friendly cities to help renters get started in their apartment search. Find out where you can dine with your canine, find Fido-friendly activities and parks for pets to roam free! Check out the full list below.
New York City has a plethora of dog parks including a few in the infamous Central Park. Look out for Bocce's Bakery Bike where you can grab your pet a PB J or truffle mac and cheese dog bone! New York is also one of the few cities where pet daycares can be found in nearly every neighborhood.
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Houston is home to a variety of pet-friendly hotels and restaurants that span throughout the city. Barnaby's Café is a local favorite, where wait staff provide a cardboard dog bowl to keep your pet hydrated so you can hit Ervan Chew Dog Park when you're done!
San Francisco boasts plenty of pet-friendly dining in addition to off-leash beaches and outdoor areas. Pets are even welcome to ride in the cable cars or walk alongside their owners across the Golden Gate Bridge.
Austin offers the Zilker Botanical Gardens and Congress Avenue Bridge Bats as top-rated pooch attractions, book luxury new orlando hotels in addition to outdoor cafes and off-leash parks. You can't miss out on good Texan cooking from favorites like Red's Porch and Phara's that offer outdoor seating areas to accommodate you and your pet!
Washington, D.C. offers a completely dog friendly Capital River Cruise along the Potomac River where you can view the Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and more! In addition, The Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial is dog friendly as well!
Portland, Ore., is home to the famously pet-friendly book luxury new orlando hotels Lucky Labrador book luxury new orlando hotels restaurant chain, in addition to the well-known Rose Gardens and Saturday Outdoor Market. If you're just headed there for a visit, book luxury new orlando hotels your pet can sleep in style at the Hotel Vintage Plaza where all dogs are VIPs (Very Important Pets).
Charleston offers tours throughout the historic city where pets are welcome, including day tours to Boone Hall and Magnolia Plantations. If you're feeling brave you can bring Fido along to the Old Charleston Ghost Tour—your pooch may even hear a frightening "tail" about a ghost dog!
Ann Arbor invites pets for outdoor fun from dog-friendly canoeing, farms and gardens such as the Nichols Arboretum, a 123-acre botanical garden at the University book luxury new orlando hotels of Michigan. Hit the Canine Corral dog park full with random dog toys and free dog treats are available at The Pet Emporium book luxury new orlando hotels located nearby!
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