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

The author moved to a more expensive neighborhood in Miami for her dogs. Courtesy of the author I chose a more expensive neighborhood because it's dog-friendly. I pay $4,700 a month in rent to prioritize my dogs' quality of life. Moving to a different ZIP code gave us a more walkable, community-centered life. 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, ...