But for a certain breed of pet owners, Fido’s needs take precedence over their silly human desires. so they could get out of town quickly for the sake of the dog, because otherwise he would get very stressed,” said Barbara J. Dervan, an associate broker at Fox Residential Group. Such amenities were partly what inspired Bert Saville to rent at MiMA, a mixed-use high-rise in Hell’s Kitchen. But an apartment high in the sky, Mr. Saville’s preference, wouldn’t have served Wesley’s needs, either. “I wouldn’t say I’m ruled by my dog, but I have to give up a certain number of things because of him,” Mr. Saville said.

Source: New York Times August 19, 2016 09:00 UTC