Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
Hi All,
I was just looking in our local paper, and there is an article about a family from the UK, who are having extreme difficulties finding a property to rent, that will accept their large dog. http://www.cochranetimes.com/News/410281.html Having looked at the rental market there are very few places that will accept pets, so if you are coming across, It may be prudent to secure a place before you get here. |
Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
Originally Posted by frankieforehead
(Post 6557313)
Hi All,
I was just looking in our local paper, and there is an article about a family from the UK, who are having extreme difficulties finding a property to rent, that will accept their large dog. http://www.cochranetimes.com/News/410281.html Having looked at the rental market there are very few places that will accept pets, so if you are coming across, It may be prudent to secure a place before you get here. '“He’s helped my youngest son who is autistic. Really, it’s his dog; it’s like his best friend. He often talks through the dog, which a lot of autistic children do,” Lynch said.' Bollocks. How come these people got here despite requiring long term expensive medical care? |
Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
Originally Posted by dbd33
(Post 6557338)
How come these people got here despite requiring long term expensive medical care?
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Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
Originally Posted by Biiiiink
(Post 6557360)
TWP?
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Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
Originally Posted by frankieforehead
(Post 6557313)
Having looked at the rental market there are very few places that will accept pets, so if you are coming across, It may be prudent to secure a place before you get here.
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Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
Originally Posted by ann m
(Post 6557424)
I think in these circumstances, it might have been prudent for the husband (who has been here since September) to have found a property before the family spent thousands on the flights for themselves and the pooch? It is tough with pets, but it's not a surprise, surely? :(
I know that I would certainly not rent to just anyone....and who knows this guy may have been trying to locate somewhere for himself and his pooch...but then again time fly's when you're having fun. On a side note Anne, try covering up the small plants in the winter. |
Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
Originally Posted by frankieforehead
(Post 6557472)
On a side note Anne, try covering up the small plants in the winter.
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Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
we struggled so decided to take the risk and buy a house, worked out a lot better this way but we had 3 dogs
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Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
mmmm have to say I read this and thought the same about the dad too. If you've been here since September WTF were you doing between then and when the rest of the family came over, complete with dog!!!!!
I think the key phrase here should be - research, research, research. (oh and don't book the flights for the rest of the family if you have a 3 ton dog and nowhere to put him) And if the dog is so important to the child - how much time are the family spending at the kennels, must be every night and all night, yea right. It seems as though this is a last ditch attempt for someone to read the paper and feel sorry for them. |
Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
It is difficult to find rentals when you have pets, but with a bit of research it can be done - we even had a choice of properties, and we have two largish dogs. Just have to do your work in advance and not turn up with your fingers crossed!
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Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
One way around it is to offer a reasonable deposit and agree to a "professional cleaner fee" at the end of the contract.
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Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
Originally Posted by mandymoochops
(Post 6558402)
mmmm have to say I read this and thought the same about the dad too. If you've been here since September WTF were you doing between then and when the rest of the family came over, complete with dog!!!!!
I think the key phrase here should be - research, research, research. (oh and don't book the flights for the rest of the family if you have a 3 ton dog and nowhere to put him) And if the dog is so important to the child - how much time are the family spending at the kennels, must be every night and all night, yea right. It seems as though this is a last ditch attempt for someone to read the paper and feel sorry for them. |
Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
In addition to what has been already commented about above.
Am I reading this correctly in that they are limiting their search to Cochrane?:confused: |
Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
Originally Posted by Steve_P
(Post 6559144)
In addition to what has been already commented about above.
Am I reading this correctly in that they are limiting their search to Cochrane?:confused: I'd say how silly I thought they were on a few counts but they might be members here so I won't. There, I didn't. |
Re: Looking to rent...got a big dog...think again
We have a Yellow Labrador and a Chocolate Newfie, not that the colour makes any difference. We too hope to rent, and have wondered how much of an issue that is going to be for us, but hey, we will be checking that out as soon as we have the job offer (we hope!) and have already considered the potential need to offer a deposit to cover any damage that the owner thinks they may cause. They have never done any here, but we understand why owners might be nervous, but we also have insurance on both dogs that would cover that eventuality, would that not also help to reassure? :confused:
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