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25 Reasons Why Owning a Dog in the City Is Totally Worth It

Dogs are the best.

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As any owner will tell you, having a dog can change just about every aspect of your life for the better. There's nothing like having a friend who is completely loyal, caring, and totally stoked with everything you do. If you live in a city, however, owning a dog is certainly more difficult. You'll have to hire a dog walker, ask friends to babysit, and the more rambunctious breeds won't work for you at all. That said, all the benefits gained from adopting a pup in the 'burbs remain the same in an urban environment. Here are 25 reasons why bringing home a dog will be the best investment you'll ever make, no matter where you happen to reside.

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To make coming home from work more awesome.

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To keep you centered.

To always have someone to talk to.

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To cheer you up.

To keep you entertained.

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To be loved unconditionally.

To pat you on the back.

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To be friends with your cat.

To create a routine.

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To remind you to clean your apartment.

To make new friends.

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To make you laugh.

To take to the park.

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To scare the bad guys.

To have a workout buddy.

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To take on vacation.

To keep you company.

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To pay attention to you.

To keep you calm when you're totally stressed out.

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To have someone on your team.

To save you from drowning.

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To stay in and watch TV with.

To get you out of the city.

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To adopt an animal in need.

To make you say "awwwww."

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