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New Yorkers open up about why they love their pets
Animal lovers from across the five boroughs tell us exactly why they adore their furry (and feathery and scaly) little friends
New Yorkers might live in cramped apartments, spend long hours at work and shell out big bucks on monthly rent, but one thing is certain—we still fiercely love our animals. There are more than 1.1 million of ’em in the city—roughly one furry companion for every three abodes—and that's just cats and dogs. From dog-friendly bars and pet-friendly hotels to the best places for pet adoption in NYC, here's our ultimate pet guide to living in Gotham with an adorable critter…or a few.
