For a long time I’ve wanted to get a dog (if I can win Matt over to the idea), but I have a few questions about it.

I wonder if any of my readers could answer the following for me:

(1) What do you do about the dog during the day when you’re at work? Particularly those of you who live in cities like New York? Do you hire a dog walker? Is it easy to find a good one?

(2) Where’s the best place to get a shelter dog in New York City?

(3) How do you get the dog to the vet without a car, if it’s larger than carry-size?

I’d appreciate any insight or advice you all might have.

Thanks!