It can be challenging to find rental housing that accepts pets, especially large pets or multi-pet families. But understanding the issues can help improve adoptions and keep owned pets with their owners.
Resources and Articles
From the Magazine
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November 1, 2011
Humane Law Forum: Bully Breeds and Leery Landlords
Our legal expert takes a detailed look at how breed discrimination, particularly in rental housing, affects your shelter.
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March 1, 2009
When it Comes to Dogs, Big is Still Beautiful ???
Restrictive rental housing and tough economic times have shelters struggling to place large dogs.
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September 1, 2003
Moving On?
A recent study examines the motivations of relinquishers who list moving as a reason for surrender.
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March 1, 2002
Pets in Public Housing???It???s the Law!
The availability of animal-friendly housing is a key factor in keeping pets and people together.
Policies
Programs
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Pets for Life
The HSUS Pets for Life program has one very ambitious goal: to keep pets and their people together. Pets for Life recognizes that one of the greatest threats to pets is a lack of understanding on the part of caregivers along with a lack of awareness of available resources.
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Pets for Life
The HSUS Pets for Life program has one very ambitious goal: to keep pets and their people together. Pets for Life recognizes that one of the greatest threats to pets is a lack of understanding on the part of caregivers along with a lack of awareness of available resources.
More
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RentWithPets.org
"Moving" and "landlord won't allow" are among the top reasons given by pet owners when relinquishing their dogs or cats to animal shelters.
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