I MIGHT have found a new place to live!!

[moosmom]

A co-worker of mine told me of apartments she lived in that are 5 minutes away from work. I called.

The place is called South Pointe Square.

For $575/month, I get 620 sq. feet of living space which includes heat, hot water, parking and central air conditioning. It has a pool and intercom access. The security deposit is only $99!!

The only down side is it only accepts 2 pets. I have 5 cats. I asked them if they would accept a pet deposit on 2 cats and they said no exceptions.

I'd hate to sneak 2 of them in after the sun goes down. I could probably re-home Eli and possibly Shortie, if I have to. (my friend Kathy said she'd take her). But Mollie Rose and Maya Linn are like two peas in a pod. And there is no WAY I would part with my bud MooShoo.

The rent is only $25 more than what I'm paying now and includes alot. Any suggestions???

[Sweetness]

I would keep my pets if I really loved them...I dont know your situation though...but that is what i would do. Or i would beg the owner of the apartments and do everything I could to have them there and do whatever it took.

[moosmom]

Sweetness,

I know. It's just a thought and in the early stages. I haven't applied yet or made any definite plans. The rent is VERY reasonable for what you get.

[furrykidsmother]

That is a tough one. I know you haven't had a very good landlord where you currently are and this certainly sounds like a wonderful place. If re-homing is a possibility that might be one way to go and I would say sneaking in at night is what you would have to do in order to keep the other 3. It doesn't sound like he is will to make any exceptions. By the way, what happened with Parker, did I miss a thread?

[Karen]

Maybe apply for the apartment, etc., and then *officially* tell them about Mollie Rose and Maya Linn as your "two cats." Then add that you have a third pet, but he's not really like other "cats" - he's bald so he doesn't shed, and he's nearly blind, so he is really bonded to you, and doesn't cause any trouble. It sounds like a great deal, and while I know you wouldn't want to rehome Li'l Eli and Shortie, it sounds like at least one of them already has a potential good home, where you'd still know and hear about the kitty.

[LorraineO]

if your furkids are going to super homes,, then go for it,, I would.... I hope that doesnt sound,, indifferent? I love my pets but if my accomadations were not good,, and this place is what youre looking for,, I think its worth considering for sure!

Now if you decide to sneak,, be prepared to be kicked out,,,,,

[Sweetness]

Well I mean if it is a better place to live, and closer to work...then I guess you could. I couldnt do that to my rebel though. I'd have to keep trying to find a new place that would allow my big boy! 1 more month and he turns 1 yr old!! YAY! Cant wait. Over here where I live in my State of Mississippi i think rent is like $250 and up. Even for a house to rent that is really good is about $300 or $400.

[moosmom]

FKM,

Parker would go to PurrsAbound. LilEli (oh Kimmmmmyyyyy!!), if Ramanth would agree to it, would go with her. It breaks my heart to think of re-homing Shortie (or ANY of them for that matter!). Again, it's in the early stages so nothing is set in stone.

Karen,

I called the place back (didn't give my name) and asked if there was ANY way I could pay a pet deposit for an extra cat and she said no exceptions.

I'll keep you posted.

[Sweetness]

as long as your babies will find a good home and you can go see them then it will beo k i guess. but i cant live without my rebel. wherever i go to live (one ofthese years lol) he is going with me if he is still alive by then...which i hope and pray nothinghappens to him. p.s. i might get me a new dog one day. i used to have a lab mix and he got ran over and i might go adopt another pet. i dont know yet i might wait until later. but rebel needs a play mate and i have a lot more love to give!

[shais_mom]

that's a toughie Donna.
But it sounds like it is a better situation then what you are in now with the coming and goings of the druggies and the landlord giving you problems etc.
I guess you could try what Karen said.

By the way, what happened with Parker, did I miss a thread?

I think Parker is a foster.

Speaking of which what would happen to your fostering if 2 is the limit?

[Karen]

Originally posted by moosmom

Karen,

I called the place back (didn't give my name) and asked if there was ANY way I could pay a pet deposit for an extra cat and she said no exceptions.

I'll keep you posted.

But he's not reeeeally a cat, right? Not like any they're ever seen!

[NoahsMommy]

Donna,

My place thinks I only have 2 cats....

Do whatever is right for you honey. I know you'll make the best decision for you and your furkids. You love them dearly and I'd never question you.

Hugs,
Kelly

P.S. The new place sounds great!! Yay!

[jennifert9]

Keep looking!!! If you sneak, you are just asking for trouble...I'm sure that there is a decent safe place somewhere that will take both you AND your pets! Private landlords are usually the best bet....
Complexes have lots of rules and can change them often, leaving you out inthe cold and spending hundreds or thousands to fight them or move!!

[Logan]

I'm with Jenn.......it is not worth the risk to lie in my opinion. I remember a thread a long time ago where people talked about what had happened to them when they got caught with pets in the apartment that weren't allowed. It was enough to scare anyone. Besides, when you need maintenance to be done on your apartment, and you're at work and they see more cats than they should be seeing, they will nail you. Plus, if it were me, I would live in dread and guilt of being found out. I did that one time, right after I got out of college and I had a cat and I wasn't supposed to. Well she gave it away by lying in the window every day while I was at work. One old lady who was a real stickler for the rules told me that she saw my cat in the window. Thankfully, she didn't turn me in, but she certainly could have because as a renter, I was not allowed to have a pet at all.

Have you considered a rental house, Donna, rather than an apartment? Sometimes those are more lenient because you're more than likely dealing with the owner, not some huge, nationwide property management company. To me, I would pursue any other avenue possible than lie or be forced to find new homes for some of my crew.

Just my opinion.
Best intentions.
Logan

[dukedogsmom]

Originally posted by jennifert9
Keep looking!!! If you sneak, you are just asking for trouble...I'm sure that there is a decent safe place somewhere that will take both you AND your pets! Private landlords are usually the best bet....
Complexes have lots of rules and can change them often, leaving you out inthe cold and spending hundreds or thousands to fight them or move!!

I agree. Plus, it then makes it harder for other pet owners in the future. And it's hard enough right now, as it is.