For the vast majority of pet parents, animals are more than just four-legged companions living rent-free in their homes.

In a city awash in doggos (with two new dog parks coming), finding housing with your furry family members can be challenging—especially if they are large dogs.

Rachel Newcomb is a contributing writer and publishes articles on personal finance, society, sustainability and the housing market. Her articles have appeared in Architectural Digest, MarketWatch ...

Backers of the bill, which recently cleared a key committee, say the lack of pet-friendly units is pushing renters to forgo .