By Sarah Han
Thinking about getting a dog? Sure, dogs are awesome and hilarious and adorable, but don’t forget about all the responsibilities and costs and sacrifices (and POOP!) that come with them too. Since there are lots of things to consider before you decide to even think about getting a dog, we made this flowchart to help you figure out if you might be ready to adopt a dog. Note, these are just a few considerations. Good luck!

This City Is Going to the Dogs
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