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New Jersey Animal Rights Alliance

 

Connecting Like Minds

 

Homestore.com and The Humane Society of the United States have teamed up on a website that lists apartments that accommodate animals. You can access the site by clicking here.

 

In addition, visit RentWithPets. They have a helpful guide called, "13 Steps to Finding Pet-friendly Rental Housing."

 

 

Here are some tips for a successful search for a new home that will accept companion animals:

 

**Allow lots of time**Home Sweet Home

Bringing along your animal involves extra considerations. Finding pet-friendly housing will probably  take some extra time—plan for six months at the outside!

**No Pets means it**

If an apartment community has a no-pets policy, there's a reason for it. Why bother arguing? Concentrate on places that welcome pets.

**Go in well-armed**

Bring references, vet records, even a resume for you animal(s)—it shows you're diligent and trustworthy.

**Tell the truth**

Don't try to sneak Winchester in. It's trouble for you, trouble for Winchester and may even be illegal.

**Get it in writing**

A verbal okay is never good enough. If a landlord agrees to forego a no-pets clause, get it in writing.

 

Also try:

RentWithPetsOnline

SecondChanceForAnimals (scroll down for more resources)

HSUS (tips for finding an apartment)

HomeStore (general apartment finding service)

Rent (general apartment finding service)

Apartments (general apartment finding service)

PetApartments (may cover NJ)

1-888-4DOGS-ALL - not sure what area they cover - (may cover NJ)