I moved to Coral Gables for my dogs. I'm spending almost $2,000 more in rent, but we get to walk everywhere.

"I've learned that there are three types of dog owners in the world: those who have dogs but treat them like pets with basic needs, those who absolutely love their dogs and spoil them, and those who treat their dogs like children. I'm proudly in the third category."

"I chose a neighborhood where I could walk with them everywhere. Last year, while deciding where to move, I focused on finding a neighborhood where I could walk almost everywhere and bring them with me, while feeling safe walking at any hour of the day or night."

"Moving to Coral Gables from Doral meant switching from an apartment with a $2,500 monthly rent to one with a $4,700 a month rent. While that is a drastic shift in rent pricing I'm choosing to make, given my current priorities and the lifestyle I want my dogs to have, it makes sense."

A dog owner prioritizes their pets' well-being by treating them as family members rather than basic pets. They home-cook meals, purchase gifts, maintain social media accounts, arrange photoshoots, and provide entertainment through television and music. Most significantly, they relocated to Coral Gables, Miami's most dog-friendly neighborhood, increasing monthly rent from $2,500 to $4,700. This move enables walking with their dogs everywhere while maintaining safety at any hour. The owner views this financial commitment as justified given their lifestyle priorities and desire to provide their dogs with an optimal living environment centered on walkability and community engagement.

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