Finding a pet-friendly rental that allows multiple dogs or cats, bigger breed dogs, or Pit Bulls or other 'dangerous' breeds can be quite a challenge! Here are some tips and resources. (This information is provided for informational purposes, and does not imply endorsement or recommendation by WoofTags.)
PITBULL RENTAL TIPS:
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Get pre-approved for
Renters Insurance & tell landlords you have pre-approval. It costs about $20 a month.
Einhorn Insurance
www.einhorninsurance.com tel. 858-336-4644 specializes in homes that have Bully Breeds/Power Breeds as pets, and will make a donation to the nonprofit animal rescue of your choice for every new policy too!
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Talk to the landlord first to establish yourself as a reliable tenant, then discuss your well-trained Pitbull. Offer dog references from past landlords.
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Be more flexible about the location and amenities.
PITBULL RENTALS in LA:
More tips from a successful pitbull renter:
What helped me was:
1) having renters insurance. I pay like $300/year which works out to like $25 per month for Renters insurance with liability that covers up to half million. Plus $5,000 personal property.
This makes landlords feel more secure because they don't need to purchase additional homeowners insurance or worry that they'll be liable.
2) My dog has her CGC Canine Good Citizen Certification. It basically says, "This dog is good in ALL situations."
3) I made a doggy resume, to personalize her some.
4) I also got letters of recommendation from her vet, dog sitters, old roommates.
I attached all this nonsense to prove that A) I'm a responsible owner, B) I love her, C) She's a responsible dog.
It took a couple tries but 4th time was a charm. We had 3 people say ok, and then back out at the last min. The good news is, I ALWAYS found a place by the time I needed it. Sometimes just 2 days ahead. Yes, they were close calls. Don't give up! |
Pet-Friendly Rentals (not Pitbull-specific):
* http://www.peoplewithpets.com
Free. Check each listing for ones that say breed restrictions or weight restrictions.
* http://www.petrent.net
Require you to make a payment but you pay what you want.
* http://www.craigslist.org
Free. Check "dogs OK" but then you'll need to contact each listing about breed restrictions.
* http://www.imstoday.net/paws/aptsearch.aspx
Some zip codes have many listings, others will show you the closest ones which may be quite far away. You'll need to scan the list for ones without breed restrictions (look for "interview").
http://www.pets911.com/pet-friendly-rentals/
http://www.mynewplace.com/ep/pet-friendly-apartments
http://www.petrealtynetwork.com
http://www.petfriendlyrentalproperties.com
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