Below are suggested questions to help owners establish whether potential tenants are responsible pet owners. The list is not exhaustive and landlords/managers are encouraged to develop additional questions to suit their own requirements.

In addition, property owners are encouraged to ask prospective tenants to bring their pets to the interview: a well behaved and cared-for pet is one of the best signs of responsible owners.

General Suggestions

What type of pet do you have?

How long have you had him/her/them?

Do you have papers showing they are vaccinated and in good health?

Have their been any complaints about your pet(s) at your current/last address?

If so, how did you resolve the problem with your landlord?

May I contact your current/past landlord to discuss your pet(s) further?

Who would look after your pet(s) when you are away on business/holidays?

Cat Specific

Has your cat been spayed or neutered?

Does your cat use a litter box?

Do you allow your cat outside?

How does your cat get along with other animals and with people?

Dog specific

Has your dog been spayed or neutered?

Is your dog housetrained?

Have you and your dog completed a dog obedience class?

How and how often do you exercise your dog?

Do you keep your dog on a lead when you go for walks?

Do you make a point of cleaning up after your dog?

How much time does your dog spend at home alone each day?

Do you usually allow your dog inside your home?

How does your dog get along with other dogs and people?