Dogs in apartments. Fair?

[i-need-a-martini]

New laws about to be introduced to allow dogs in apartments. Previously it was a matter the corporate body making the decision.

On the one hand I say it should be OK.

But on the other hand I wonder if it is fair to the animal (I can't imagine a large dog being cooped up inside all day without a yard) and is it fair to neighbours?

http://smh.domain.com.au/real-estate-news/apartments-go-to-the-dogs-20130619-2ojec.html

[latina4621]

I think its okay as long as you can take them for walks ect.

and AZ :^O how cute is your dog.

[cherry*135]

well, he does, lol

AM3, I expect anyone in an apartment would have windows.... Max lays in front of a door or window to get sun. Wouldn't they take them for walks as well....?

Last apartment my daughter lived in didn't get any sun in through the windows, nor on their small balcony. She has since moved in the same building to a corner apartment that gets sun.

[azureline**]

Last apartment my daughter lived in didn't get any sun in through the windows, nor on their small balcony. She has since moved in the same building to a corner apartment that gets sun.

but.... does she have a dog? ]:)

[cherry*135]

No pets allowed under current laws. Housemate does have a cat though.

[donnashuggy]

So raring children in an apartment is ok but not a dog?

ridiculous thinking.

[cherry*135]

Who said that?

Do dogs go out to school for 6 hours a day?

[cherry*135]

Mon-Fri, excluding  public & school holidays.

[crystal**flake]

Actually I think thats a good point.

Babies and children are dirty and feral and noisy.

[donnashuggy]

Who said that?

Do dogs go out to school for 6 hours a day?

Do babies, do disabled? Should dogs be considered abused because they live in an apartment?

Dogwalking is a thriving business around here for busy people.

You can live in a big house with a big yard and ignore your pets.

Size is not always relevant. 

[azureline**]

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Actually I think thats a good point.

Babies and children are dirty and feral and noisy.

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