Help with animal and renting issues

[Freedom]

Well, I'm not sure what the rental market is like where you are.

Around here, there are many openings just now, and the large complexes are all advertising "pet friendly." Not the two families, just the large places. Maybe that would help?

Also, the Sunday paper has the most ads, and they will put right in the ad if they acccept pets. Saves time looking at a place and then finding out it is not suitable.

It is difficult with pets, for sure.

[Catty1]

Sometimes the SPCA or other societies have a list of pet-friendly apartments.

you can also Google pet friendly apartments for your area, and see what you find. You'd be surprised!

[NicoleLJ]

Another thing you can do that has worked for me in teh past was to write a resume for your pets. One for each. Put their picture at the top of it and then write the resume as if they are applying for a job. Make it fun and enjoyable to read. Have some of their good points as being clean, well trained and so on. I also like to list tricks they can do. At the bottom have a list of references that can be phoned to not only back up the resume and how the pets behave but also how well you care for them.

I know it sounds silly but it has always worked. It gets your foot in the door. Puts a smile on teh landlords face and is honest. Many places I stayed in did not allow pets but this always seemed to change the landlords mind. Either way references for pets is a very good idea. Just an idea for you that worked for me.
Nicole

[Catty1]

Nicole's idea is great...get a letter from your vet, if possible.

Also - how about posting ads for the type of place you want? That way, if someone calls you, they know you have animals and have references for them.

Let us know how you do!

[crow_noir]

Exactly!

Another thing you can do that has worked for me in teh past was to write a resume for your pets.

Here's an article i read a few days ago! I was going to post this in the Pet forum.

Take a Rat to Dinner
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/16/opinion/16shaw.html

[NicoleLJ]

The link says you have to be a member to view it.
Nicole

[Karen]

The link says you have to be a member to view it.
Nicole

Yes, but it's free to become a member, and doesn't even make you click on an "activation link" to read the articl, so you can put in fake info if you want.

[Muddy4paws]

I love the idea of a cv for my boys! my boys really are so well behaved so I could understand if they were naughty but their cage is always kitted out with new toys and treats for them to find so they keep themselves busy really. They are litter trained and I walk them on their harnesses if I know there is any chance of them getting out of the room, I didn't think about posting an advert about myself, I will to that right after work tonight!!

Do you think its worth mentioning that I'm willing to put down a deposit for them both or seperatly? or should I keep quiet unless someone mentions it?

I cant view that link for the rats but I will tonight! I got to get to work!!