One of the most common reasons people give up a pet is because they are moving and they decide they cannot take the animal. If you’re a renter, you may be discouraged about finding a pet-friendly rental. But there are ways to deal with this issue:
- Planning ahead is key. Allow plenty of time for your search.
- If you are moving to an area where there’s a lot of competition for rental housing, start by gathering proof that you are a responsible person. A letter of recommendation from any or all of the following people can help a lot: your current landlord, your veterinarian, your trainer, your groomer, a neighbor or two, a pet sitter or dog walker. All of these people can contribute to the image of your dog or cat as a valued, well-behaved family member.
- Check the local newspaper and ask local realtors about pet-friendly housing.
- Visit the following websites. They may be useful to you in your search:
- Petswelcome.com
- Peoplewithpets.com
- Petrealtynetwork.com
- HSUS.org (search for “pet friendly housing”)
- Try calling the local humane society in the area where you’ll be moving. They may have a listing of pet-friendly rentals.



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