Question: I have an appartment with a friend, we really want to rescue a dog, but we arent supposed to have pets as?

(Posted by: SL300 on 2010-03-13 07:03:54)

Tennants, but i think the people down stairs have a house cat, and because the cat is quiet and they are such lovely people, no one reports them. we would really like to rescue a greyhound, dog, its very old and has a hard life and we just want to give it happy home for his last few years... what could happen if they find out i have a pet??? its so unfair you cant have pets!! i only want to give the dog a home, i care about him - he wouldnt bark or make a mess, he would need a good two or three walks a day but that isnt a problem, but the neighbours would find out we had a pet eventually!! but i live on a place where people are pretty safe about animals... what are the consequences of being caught with a dog in a flat your renting, basically! have had dogs and greyhounds all my life thankyou for all of your advice, we realize we will have to talk to the estate agents about it - it is not worth the possibility of hurting the dog, or getting ourselves evicted. its probably likely we will have to start looking for somewhere that will allow pets. I will ask the land lady though, I have a feeling she would allow it - thanks again!

Posted by: UHave2BeKiddingMe on 2010-03-13, 07:06:58

Oh its not really a big deal if you get caught with a pet in a no pet apartment. Seriously. If you are caught either you will have to get rid of the dog, or have three days to move out and find another apartment- preferably one that allows pets. The good news is that ALL rescues will contact your landlord before allowing you to purchase one of their dogs, as will any reputable breeder.

Posted by: Sam on 2010-03-13, 07:07:10

The worse thing that would happen is that you would get evicted and wouldn't get your damage deposit back. Double check your lease. The building might be pet friendly with a fee. Double check. It's a good thing you're thinking of doing greyhounds are the best!

Posted by: NYgirl on 2010-03-13, 07:07:48

I love animals too and all my apartments have been No Pets and no smoking. if its in your lease they can evict you.; he will bark maybe when your not home you don't know. I understand you wanting to find him a home. go to shelters, put an ad out, go to vets in your area, ask Friends and relatives or move that is really all you can do I think. Or talk to the landlord and see if he is reasonable which most are not . good luck and sorry I was not more help

Posted by: MamaBas on 2010-03-13, 07:08:30

Two wrongs never make a right ..... if your neighbours have a cat in a no-pet building, that's no reason to join them, to be honest. And a greyhound is going to be rather more obvious than your average cat!! So you adopt a greyhound, and get reported - then what? Greyhound is out of his new forever home and you could be out of your home too. No, wait until you live somewhere where you can have a pet.

Posted by: Dogmatic Training Rocks!! on 2010-03-13, 07:08:43

Sarah go to your bedroom and take a long last look around because you will be evicted. If you aren't allowed to have pets then you aren't allowed to have pets. You might think that you're doing this dog a favor but in order to adopt him the rescue will need to call your landlord to find out if you are allowed pets, I'm thinking he's going to say NO. You won't do a dog a favor if you're out on the street with no place to live. Leave the dog there until you live someplace that allows dogs. It's not worth losing your home.

Posted by: Erika USAF Mom on 2010-03-13, 07:08:45

No, if you cannot have pets, don't rescue by adopting. Why not volunteer at a local rescue and help A LOT of dogs at once?

Posted by: Ally on 2010-03-13, 07:10:54

The consequences are that the dog will end up in a shelter where he may be put down if someone else doesn't adopt him. When I got my cat from a shelter, half the animals were there because a landlord who didn't permit pets found out that a tenant had one. Don't do it. Make a contribution to your local animal shelter or to one of the charities that rescues greyhounds instead. Wait until you live somewhere where pets are permitted before you adopt one. Good luck!

Posted by: silver_maximus on 2010-03-13, 07:12:53

Although what you are wanting to do is awesome and big-hearted, and I really don't want to take away from that in any way, I feel the need to give my two cents. If you go ahead and adopt the dog regardless of the "no pets " rule, you may be able to help the dog. On the other hand, you may be bringing the dog into a situation where he will only have a home for a short time before you either have to return or rehome him. A stable lifestyle is the goal where pets are considered, and you really need to be prepared for a dog instead of impulsively rescuing. A greyhound probably wouldn't live comfortably in a small apartment, for instance. They need room to run, and visiting a dog park a few times a week is NOT an acceptable replacement.

Posted by: Fred R on 2010-03-13, 07:13:20

I think it's great you what to rescue a dog do you have the space go for it good luck

Posted by: Erika on 2010-03-13, 07:14:18

Everyone is correct, you could lose your place. There are different laws in different areas, so your best answer for that would be to check into your local laws as far as landlord-tenant acts and the likes. If you really are interested in adopting this greyhound you could look into the option of finding another apartment. That's what I did when I adopted my doberman (now passed away). One thing to be aware of - not only are you looking at adopting a dog, but greyhounds are large, you'll want to make sure any tentative apartment will allow *large* dogs, many places have limits on size/ weight. Greyhounds shouldn't be an issue, but there may also be breed restrictions and each apartment complex determines which breeds it will/ will not allow on their premises. Consider this - adopting a dog is permanent, your apartment is not - would you be willing to give up your flat for this dog?

Posted by: iz on 2010-03-13, 07:14:52

Don't do it. As good as your intentions may be, it is unfair on the dog. You will get caught and when this happens the dog will have to be re homed again, or as he is old, euthanized as there arent many people who would home an elderly greyhound unfortunately

Posted by: poodle power on 2010-03-13, 07:27:11

I am affraid if the landlord say no pets you can't have them. If the landlord found out which he would as dogs need to go out for walks he can kick you out . So you and the dog would end up homeless . And good rescues won't rehome dogs to people who rent without wriiten permission that you can have a dog from the landlord.

Posted by: erskine on 2010-03-13, 07:31:58

Hi Sarah I guess your landlord has included this clause to stop nuisance tenants getting status type dogs. Speak to your landlord and share with him/ her the type of dog you will get and how you plan to care for your dog. Greyhounds have got to be the laziest dogs ever so I'm sure your landlord won't object to you adopting an old rescue pet. By the way, many of my neighbours have rescue greyhounds. You must find somewhere for the greyhound to run off the lead when they achieve maximum speed over a short distance. I hope this helps. Good luck and best wishes.

Posted by: marlayna on 2010-03-13, 13:32:28

Well when i was renting a place that i wasnt aloud pets in i went to my doctor....he declared i needed a pet for my stress and anxiety level! and the landlord cant refuse a doctors orders....for exaple if a blind person needs a dog to see...he or she can rent anywhere even if its not aloud pets....its doctor proscribed! the other thing is ..go to your landlord and ask why....i lived in a place for a year, wasnt supposed to have pets but when she saw we were responsable she allowed us to adopt a cat! or if non of this works just volunteer at an spca this way you can spend time with animals with out having one hope this helps.!