Renting With Pets

Some humane societies and rescues discriminate against renters who want to adopt. Is it humane to keep a cat for a prolonged time in a rescue or shelter or even to prefer euthanasia over placing a cat with someone who rents and MIGHT not be able to keep the cat if they have to move? Now there are some online resources for renters that may help prevent "I'm moving and my new apartment won't allow cats".

Renters, please don't despair. Finding pet friendly housing is not impossible. With some effort and resolve, you can find pet friendly alternatives and keep your pets. Here are some resources to help:

Pet Friendly Apartment and/or House Directories
MyPet Friendly Rental Apartment
People with Pets
My New Place - can refine search for pet friendly apartments
Renting with Pets - can refine search for pet friendly apartments
www.apartments.com - can refine search for pet friendly apartments
www.aptsforrent.com - can refine search for pet friendly apartments

Tips on Finding Pet Friendly Housing
13 Tips for Finding Pet Friendly Housing - HSUS

Pet resumes
Sample Cat Resume from SFSPCA

A tenants guide to keeping your pet and a guide to property owners:
http://www.northbay-canine.org/lastresort3-txt.htm#Rental%20Housing

Pets in rental housing for landlords, tenants, real estate investors and property managers
http://www.rental-housing.com/rental/pets.htm#NO%20PETS

Guidelines for Landlords & Tenants from the SFSPCA
http://www.sfspca.org/programs-services/open-door/guidelines-landlords
http://www.sfspca.org/programs-services/open-door/guidelines-tenants