Prayers that you and your Ark will find a good home, Gina!

I guess that former room-mate of yours never showed up to fix his side of things? What a rat!

All I can think of is student housing, if there are any suites around...

Have you put the word out with your co-workers that you are looking for a place?

SPCA - Humane Society - they have lists of pet-friendly homes, and they might have something that is too big for most people, but might suit you and the Ark just fine.