Information to Help You Find the Perfect Rental For You and Your Pet

Finding an apartment in the Bay Area is challenging as it is, but it can be extra-daunting when you've got a four-legged housemate coming with you.  But abandoning your animal for an apartment shouldn't be an option, and with these tools and tips it doesn't have to be.

Expect a challenge and be prepared:

• Utilize all methods to secure pet friendly housing. These may include: newspapers, magazines, listing services and word of mouth.
• Provide references from previous landlords, obedience instructors, pet sitters, groomers, friends, etc.
• Prove you are a responsible pet owner. Show documentation stating that you are up-to-date on vaccinations, and that your animal is neutered and registered.
• Ensure your landlord that your pet will not damage their property. Offer an extra pet deposit and offer to sign a pet aggreement.
• Compile the above information into a pet resume and submit it with your tenant application form.

Online Resources
The following sites are dedicated to helping renters with pets find housing, or are general housing sites that also provide pet-renting resources: