How do I leave?

My bf and I have been together about 4.5 years. There have been some red flags along the way that I have ignored. But recently they’ve really come to light I know realistically that I should not stay.

It hurts to come to this realization but I know it’s the best thing for me in the long run. I still love him so much so it will hurt so bad to walk away.

The problem is… I don’t know how to actually leave. We live in a really high cost area. I don’t make enough to get a place to myself. I could just rent a room to save up but the problem is I have 2 large dogs. We got them together but he doesn’t do anything to take care of them so it would be unfair to them for them to stay.

If I move back in with my parents I will have like a 2 hour commute to work each way which is less than ideal. And I love my job so moving and getting a new job is not an option.

The longer I stay, the harder it will be to leave. But I really don’t know how to do it.