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07-16-2007, 10:45 AM
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Is DC dog friendly?
First, let me thank everyone for the amazing advice they gave me below on where to start looking for places to live. The fact that so many people are willing to give great and helpful advice really says alot about D.C.
I was wondering how friendly DC and the surrounding areas are for dogs? Can you bring dogs on say... the washington monument lawn? are dogs allowed on the metro? Do they have designated dog parks where it is fenced in and they can run around leash free?
I am one of those people where my dog is like my child (go ahead, make fun  ) and I would love to know what Im getting the poor little guy into! |
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07-16-2007, 11:39 AM
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The DC Metro as a whole is very pet friendly, and I would say that at least 75% of apartment communities allow pets. But most have some sort of weight and breed restrictions. Animals aren't allowed on Metro unless they are for person's with disabilities.
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07-16-2007, 05:19 PM
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Keep the Illegals, Deport the Republicans
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Right, only working dogs on the Metro. The Mall welcomes dogs, though, (as do most of the many, many parks in DC). You're obviously expected to clean up after them as necessary, and they are technically required to be on a leash, but that isn't enforced all that aggressively. Best at least to have a leash along, though, as The Mall has one of the highest police-per-square-mile ratios in the world. A lot of the inner suburbs (e.g., Arlington) do have dog parks. Leash laws again prevail (e.g., Fairfax County). As you get to the outer suburbs, there is enough open space for things to be a little more relaxed. But on the whole, there are lots of pets here, and a lot of people who feel as you do about them...
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07-16-2007, 11:28 PM
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Saganista is right on the money as well as other posters...DC/MD/VA has a requirement that you own a dog....It seems like everybody owns one...
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07-17-2007, 04:39 AM
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I think the metro area on a whole is dog friendly, but DC itself sure isn't. We had a hell of a time finding an apartment that allowed our 2 miniature dachshunds. And even then, the places themselves here in the city aren't very accommodating for them. As in, "You see that street? Thats your dog's bathroom." kinda places. Which is OK, I know its the city & all, but this aint NYC. So, there are SOME places in the city that allow them, but you're on your own for everything else.
Anyways, just be aware when you go hunting for places to live & ask questions.
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