Looking For A Pet-Friendly Place? Here Are Some Guidelines   

Finding a new apartment is stressful enough, but if you are bringing along an animal companion, it can be even more difficult. Before you begin the search for your next home, read below to see some tips that will ease your worries when searching for the perfect place for you and your pet.

Use Filters on Apartment-Searching Sites

In order to avoid wasting time, make sure that the apartments that you are searching for are definitely pet-friendly. Although it is possible to negotiate with a landlord about allowing a pet, you will more often than not walk out of a viewing disappointed if the listing doesn’t specifically say pet-friendly. If you are unsure whether or not an apartment or apartment complex allows pets, make a few phone calls ahead of time to make sure. Many times, if a place does allow any kind of pets, they will require an additional monthly payment or pet rent, so it is important to ask about that amount if you are trying to stay within budget.

Pay Attention to Location

When searching for a new home for you and your pet, one of the most important things to look for is the location of the new apartment. If you have a dog, it is essential that there is some kind of green space nearby so that they can take care of business. Many types of apartments for pet owners will have a designated dog park area in the apartment complex, but some do not. Make sure to do a tour of not only the apartment but the surrounding area as well.

 

Location is also important when you are thinking of any kind of pet you may have. If you have indoor cats, you may want to think about an apartment on a higher floor with a balcony of some kind so that the cat or cats can still get some outdoor time without the worry that they will escape. Also, pay attention to the number of other pets that you see in apartment complexes. If you are viewing an apartment that is pet-friendly but you can see no other pets around, it may not be as friendly of a place for you and your furry friends.

Look Into Pet-Friendly Amenities

In addition to some kind of a dog park on the property, make sure to ask what other benefits come with living in certain pet-friendly apartment complexes. This is important, especially if you are paying an additional monthly fee for having a pet. Good pet-friendly apartment complexes will have dog washing stations, lots of grassy areas, and some even have groomers on site. Depending on how much extra you are willing to pay per month, these types of apartments are perfect for pet owners and their pets.

Now that you have taken in some advice, it is time to start the search for your new pet-friendly home. Remember that there are never too many questions when it comes to clarifying if a place is suitable for not only you but also your furry companions.