Andie,

It's really too bad that those breeds of dogs have such bad reps. And it's not their fault either. The owners are the ones who mold the dog's behavior. In CT, most insurance companies won't even insure people who have those breeds of dogs. Talk about discrimination!

When I was looking for a place to live in Michigan, almost all apartment complexes that allow cats, REQUIRE them to be declawed ! They even have it in the lease that you provide a declaw certificate. I was repulsed by it. I was VERY fortunate to find a landlord that loves cats and allows me to have them with me without any strings attached or pet deposit. MOST landlords aren't that understanding.

I don't blame you for staying where you are.