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Renters and Dog Ownership<\/b><\/p>\n

Do you own (or wish to own) dogs but rent? Yes, it can be very difficult to find a place to live that accepts your pets here in southern California. However, there are a number of resources available to help you find a pet-friendly rental.<\/p>\n

SCLRR gets many calls from people giving up their pets because they are moving and\/or cannot find a place to live with their dog. In the hopes of making it easier to find such a place, we’ve listed tips and resources below. Even though the pet-friendly rental market is pretty tight in this area, they are definitely out there.<\/p>\n

This is also why we require a copy of the written agreement to allow pets from those applying to adopt from us who rent. <\/p>\n

Some tips (from an article published in the LA Times, July 8 2001, page K1; which in turn derived them from similar HSUS publications):<\/p>\n

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  1. Plan ahead. Make sure you have plenty of time to find rental housing.<\/li>\n
  2. Check resources, which include: the local humane society, local animal control authorities, local real estate brokers, and online resources listing pet friendly apartments.<\/li>\n
  3. Show that you’re a responsible owner: Assemble a “resume” for your pet that includes a letter from your vet, a spay\/neuter certificate, vaccination record, flea control, a letter of referral from a previous landlord, certificates or letters showing any obedience classes taken.<\/li>\n
  4. Let the landlord know that you are also concerned about cleanliness: emphasize that your pet is housetrained, and that you pick up all of the waste outside.<\/li>\n
  5. Point out that because it’s so difficult to find a place that accepts
    \npets, you’re more likely to be a stable, long term renter.<\/li>\n
  6. Offer to bring your pet over to meet the property manager to show how clean and well behaved your pet is.<\/li>\n
  7. Be willing to pay a little more in the way of a pet security deposit.<\/li>\n
  8. Get any agreement in writing. Sign a pet addendum to your rental agreement. Note any pet security deposit, which may or may not be refundable. Request a copy of any house rules pertaining to pets.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Some resources for finding housing for you and your companion animals (click on the bold-type links below):<\/p>\n