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I have lived in Cleveland TN all my life. I am a long term renter...looking for a new place. I lived In a duplex for 9 yrs. Moved to a 3 br apt for 7 yrs. Then to this house. I've been here 8 yrs. My son is grown now and moving on his own. I have a daughter attending WVHS so I would like to be able to stay in that school zone...The problem? We have two cats.....One 8 yr old Maine Coon and 1 7yr old Tabby. Both male....both fixed as soon as they were old enough. They are not pets to us....they are part of our family. I can find plenty of apartments that will allow pets. Even hotels allow them these days when we travel. But I can't seem to find anyone w/a house that will accept them. them but I just cannot go back to living in apartments. We are wanting to move as soon as possible after the new year. I do not drink, smoke, have parties. We have cat trees, and other toys for them so they have never been destructive to property. They are a responsibility just like children....and you need to be acquainted with all aspects of a vacuum
cleaner, hair remover and as a bonus...I have my own steam cleaner...lol...
I didn't think it would be this difficult to even get owners to discuss it. I was hoping that being a steady long term renter would help..
Any suggestions? advice? of any kind would be appreciated....EXCEPT....getting rid of them.
I believe the main reason homeowner s disallow cats is because:
-clawing; tearing up carpets; and
-urine; peeing on carpets.
When cats urinate on carpets it often leaks onto the subfloor. If the smell/stain remains, the subfloor needs to be replaced which is not an easy job. If a cat urinates on hardwood floors, it can stain it black and ruin the floors.
Many apartments with carpets replace them when a tenant moves out. But a homeowner does not want to constantly replace carpets and flooring, especially if they have a better grade of materials to start with.
You could reassure the homeowner on the behavior of your cats. Or offer an additional "Pet Fee" per month.
I had a Maine Coon once; best cat I ever had. Good luck with a new home!
I have found places with pets, and have never dumped a pet. Yes, it limits your choices, and finding a place will cost you more money in a higher deposit and pet rent.
Only look at places that allow pets.
Venting is fine, but personally, I think you sound resigned.
I have lived in Cleveland TN all my life. I am a long term renter...looking for a new place. I lived In a duplex for 9 yrs. Moved to a 3 br apt for 7 yrs. Then to this house. I've been here 8 yrs. My son is grown now and moving on his own. I have a daughter attending WVHS so I would like to be able to stay in that school zone...The problem? We have two cats.....One 8 yr old Maine Coon and 1 7yr old Tabby. Both male....both fixed as soon as they were old enough. They are not pets to us....they are part of our family. I can find plenty of apartments that will allow pets. Even hotels allow them these days when we travel. But I can't seem to find anyone w/a house that will accept them. them but I just cannot go back to living in apartments. We are wanting to move as soon as possible after the new year. I do not drink, smoke, have parties. We have cat trees, and other toys for them so they have never been destructive to property. They are a responsibility just like children....and you need to be acquainted with all aspects of a vacuum
cleaner, hair remover and as a bonus...I have my own steam cleaner...lol...
I didn't think it would be this difficult to even get owners to discuss it. I was hoping that being a steady long term renter would help..
Any suggestions? advice? of any kind would be appreciated....EXCEPT....getting rid of them.
I would talk to potential landlords and convince them that there isn't a risk which is ultimately what they're looking to avoid. Offer to pay a pet deposit to cover cleaning carpet (or whatever they're convinced will be damaged) after you move out and if necessary a small amount monthly to cover any damages over the course of you living there, which of course should be refundable upon moving out if damages were not incurred. I think most landlords in this day and age would rather deal with responsible pet owners than families with kids or young adults in roommate situations, that is if they have any sense at all.
Yes there are house rentals out there that will allow pets all kinds of pets . Just have to be diligent and explain just like you did on here to speak with the landlords and or land ladys . Good luck to you please dont dump your pets .....
Look on Craigslist. In the real estate/ apartments/ housing section. You can select the type of home, then add in cats, etc.
You can even place an ad in housing wanted. Sometimes a letter from your vet stating that the cats are spayed/neutered can help. Sometimes offering to pay a pet deposit or a little extra each month can help too..
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