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Pet Policy-

Note: I'm learning as I go, and there are a few little insights I'll share with you....

1. Pet owners have no way to know that their pets/dogs are quiet while they're gone. Think about it.... How would they know? I'm learning that EVERYONE believes his/her dog doesn't bark when left alone. And, I'm finding that most do, in fact, bark quite a bit. Golly- they're alone in a strange place... what do we expect??

2. People who allow dogs on their furniture at home seem to believe the "no dogs on the furniture" rule is intended for all dogs except theirs.

3. While many people are, in fact, responsible pet owners.. some people just believe they're responsible pet owners.... but it's a fantasy....

So- my old policy is listed at the bottom of the page... but here's the new pet policy:

There will be a $50 pet deposit for one dog or other pet and $25 additonal pet deposit for each additional animal. This is a deposit-- not a fee. It's refundable, if all goes well.

In reference to #1, if you truely believe your dog doesn't bark while you're gone, and if you're willing to risk your pet deposit, it's OK with me if you leave the dog in the apartment alone while you're out. However, if your dog barks repeatedly and disturbs other renters or the residents of the house, you get ONE warning. A second disturbance means you forfeit your pet deposit. A third disturbance means your barking dog(s) vacates the premises immediately- even if it means you have to go home.....

I really want these apartments to be pet-friendly. But there are two apartments at each house, and we (me in one and my oldest and her family in the other) live in the houses. A barking dog at 10pm (or 1:30 am) isn't fair to anyone else in the house.

So, the rule is, NO BARKING/DISTURBANCE AFTER 8:30 pm or before 8:00 am.

The rule is that your pet can't disturb others in the house. My suggestion would be to introduce yourself to your neighbors, give them your cell number, and ask them to contact you immediately if your pet bothers them.... (That way, I won't hear the complaint....)

In reference to #2, if you allow your dogs on your furniture at home, please bring plenty of "throws" to cover sofas, chairs, beds, etc. Any signs that your dogs have been on the furniture will result in loss of your pet deposit. If you're careful, come prepared, and clean well, we'll get along fine.

In reference to #3, when you take your dogs out to potty, please walk them down the road- not in the neighbor's yard. And, please pick up after your dog.

Old Pet Policy-- (which didn't prove to be very effective)

The apartments/rooms in my house are fine for "reasonable" pets. However, you will be held responsible for any damages done by your pet while you're here.

If your pet barks or in any other way goes nuts when left alone, then you'll need to take your pet with you whenever you leave the place. If, however, your pet will patiently await your return without disturbing everyone else's peace... AND without destroying the furniture, carpets, or other things, then it's fine for your pet to stay while you're gone.

Please keep pets OFF sofas and other furniture, except beds. Since the sheets, duvets, etc. will be laundered anyway, I don't mind if your pet sleeps with you.

129B is designated as a "no cats" room- trying to keep one as a place where folks allergic to cats can come. I also restrict to non-shedding-type dogs in that room- for the same reason.