I grew up feeding and caring for English Setters and Pointers. Recently I've house sat a Siberian Huskie while his owner was in India for weeks. I know where all the local vets are. I live one block from P street beach and Rock Creek Park. It's great for playing fetch inside the fenced tennis courts, or going for a long walk. I am also walking distance to Rock Creek Park and doggie playgrounds in Dupont and Kalorama. I also have a reliable automobile and can pick up and deliver pets by car. I live in a dog friendly building though on my floor there is only one dog and I believe no cats. There are two elevators and two stairwells, so I don't have to carry a pet in the same elevator with other animals if I think it better not to do so.