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"Where Do You Pet A Dog In NYC?" Asks Animal Lover (Or Dog Napper)
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Jen Carlson
Published Jan 31, 2012
Modified Jan 31, 2012
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Published Jan 31, 2012
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A Reddit NYC poster asked today, "Where can I go to pet dogs in NYC?" Let's assume this person is not a dog napper, and let's assume that for whatever reason they don't want to just walk up to people walking their dogs on the sidewalk. A lot of people in New York want dogs, but as we were reminded in the Sh*t New Yorkers Say video, it just wouldn't be fair. So where do you go to hang out with some other man's best friend? Some suggestions:
- You can volunteer to walk dogs at BARC in Williamsburg—just check out the volunteer info on their website. Plus, you'll feel all good inside because you are doing something nice for the human-less pups!
- One Reddit poster suggest volunteering at the ACC in East New York, which they note is in need of volunteers. It's safe to assume that any shelter will be willing to discuss volunteer work with you.
- While dog parks may seem like a good idea, the law will keep you out if you don't have a dog. Though you could try your luck at an off-leash event, or off-leash hours in a park.
- Get a job, or a second job, at a doggie day care, a doggie spa, or as a dog walker.
- Better yet, date someone with a dog!
- Why not just adopt a dog from the shelter? You'd be saving a life!
- Not ready for a dog, why not adopt a cat? They're a Gothamist-approved city pet! Some will even play fetch with you.
Where else can urban dwelling dog lovers sans dogs go to pet some pups?
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Jen Carlson is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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