Responsible pet owners make excellent tenants. Caring for pets takes as much, or more, effort and responsibility as caring for where we live.
Letting one tenant own a pet does not mean letting all tenants own a pet. By having in place clear guidelines on the keeping of pets in your property, irresponsible pet owners can be carefully screened out without penalising responsible pet owners.
Different types of dogs suit different environments. For example, not all big dogs need lots of exercise, just as some small dogs need plenty of room to run. There is a type of dog or cat to suit almost every living environment. The main thing is to make sure that potential tenants are responsible and caring and look after the appropriate exercise and socialising needs of their pets.
Tenants with more than one pet need not be seen as a problem. Most companion animals, including dogs and cats, are social beings and companionship is one of their highest priorities. Two pets may in fact be better than one as a playmate can help alleviate boredom.
