I agree. The last neighborhood I lived in before I left Boston (for Florida) was right in the midst of "Urban Renewal" meaning lots of rich yuppies were butting up against diciest of gangland. Further, it had a massive liberal gay population who were incredibly condescending and "attempting meaningful dialog" with their lower-income neighbors. More than once, there'd be a problem with some idiot's prized Chow coming up against some gang bangers nasty pit bull with ugly results.
In fact, there were LOTS of pits in my neighborhood, all owned by sullen young men with lots of bling, but I digress.
My rott is a bit of a couch potato by nature, but I still couldn't picture her living in my apartment up in Boston (too many stairs, for one--we were a 4th floor walk up with no elevator). Too much concrete, distractions on the street, aggressive dogs and no space for her to stretch out and enjoy.
"My rott is a bit of a couch potato by nature, but I still couldn't picture her living in my apartment up in Boston (too many stairs, for one--we were a 4th floor walk up with no elevator). Too much concrete, distractions on the street, aggressive dogs and no space for her to stretch out and enjoy."
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Thanks for the honest assessment.
Although, it is a misconception that until the "yuppies" move in the city is a gang infested run down place. I think you will find in most urban areas there are some great "blue collar" areas that are not rundown. The pitbull problem is worth noting. It is not uncommon for dogs to be stolen so pit owners can use them to train their dog.