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douglas9

(4,358 posts) Fri May 1, 2020, 09:26 AM May 2020

Are People Who Live in Dog-Friendly Buildings Happier?

People who own dogs live longer. They’re healthier. They’re calmer. Their children are less prone to allergies. And they have government-sanctioned reasons to leave the house while sheltering in place.

But what about real estate? Are people who live in pet-friendly buildings happier? Are their apartments more valuable?

Anecdotal evidence strongly suggests that they are.

Dogs aren’t big on social distancing. They lick, sniff and slobber on one another — and on people — in elevators, lobbies and common areas in pet-friendly buildings. Conversation, friendships and romance between owners often form as a result.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/24/realestate/pets-apartment-buildings-virus.html?algo=top_conversion&fellback=true&imp_id=545285087&imp_id=679257029&action=click&module=editorsPicks&pgtype=Article&region=Footer

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Are People Who Live in Dog-Friendly Buildings Happier? (Original Post) douglas9 May 2020 OP

My anecdote says yes! spooky3 May 2020 #1

I imagine so--as long as people clean up after their dog poops. nt tblue37 May 2020 #2

spooky3

(34,428 posts)

1. My anecdote says yes!

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Fri May 1, 2020, 09:54 AM

May 2020

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We did an extensive house renovation and had to move into an apartment. It was in a dog friendly building and nearly everyone in the elevator had at least one dog. The dogs were very well behaved and the people were nice.

We had a similar experience when power went out and we went into a pet friendly Residence Inn for several days. Most people in hotels don’t speak but guests were friendly there.

tblue37

(65,273 posts)

2. I imagine so--as long as people clean up after their dog poops. nt

Reply to douglas9 (Original post)

Fri May 1, 2020, 01:27 PM

May 2020

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