PET RESUMES
For individuals properties, consider using a "pet resume" to show that you are a responsible pet owner.
There are plenty of people filling out pet resumes for prospective landlords. This is a great way to let your landlord know that you are serious, responsible, and dedicated pet owner. Some of the information you will see on the following pages are the same things you'd want to be able to provide to your landlord, including references, vet records, your pet's age/activity level and how you meet those needs, any training courses your pet has had, and a few things about your pet's personality.
www.bayrentals.com/~bar/petres.html
This is an excellent site with sample "pet resumes"
dogtime.com/finding-pet-friendly-apartments.html
www.move.com/rentals/renting-with-pets/Pet-Policies-Pleading-Your-Case-Successfully.aspx
http://hubpages.com/hub/renting-with-pets
This page has helpful links at the bottom too.
HOUSING
People are sometimes forced to give up their pets when they move into new housing that can't accommodate pets. We've put together a list of pet-friendly rental properties and resources to help keep you and your pet together.
People with Pets
www.peoplewithpets.com
Pet restrictions are listed right next to the apartment name so you can see immediately if they accept dogs over or under 50 lbs. This site also gives access to pet-friendly roommates, whether you are looking to rent or you have a room for rent.
Move
www.move.com
Once you have searched for your city, scroll down and check the type of pet-friendly housing you are looking for. You can check several choices at once.
My Cheap Apartments
www.mycheapapartments.com/
Great search engine for available apartments, search by neighborhood, price, and size. Individual property listings include which pets are allowed.
Rental Ads
www.rentalads.com
Click on "Search" at the top; your choices will include "dogs allowed" and "cats allowed."
My New Place
www.mynewplace.com
Search for your city, then select the pet option from the pull-down menus at the top of the page.
Housing Link
www.housinglink.org
A list of "affordable" apartments in Minnesota. Many specify which, if any, pets are allowed.
For Rent
www.forrent.com
Click on "advanced search." Under "options," hover over "pets" and click the boxes that describe your pets. Alternately, you can search by location, and icons will indicate pet-friendly listings.
Rentals
www.rentals.com
After typing in the city, you can choose the pet policy on the left.
Real Time Leasing
www.realtimeleasing.com
Click on "Rentals", select "More Search Options" at the top of the Rentals page, then check the box for "Pets Allowed."
My Apartment Map
www.myapartmentmap.com
Here you can search for a pet-friendly apartment by neighborhood.
Rental Houses
www.rentalhouses.com
Search for your city, then select "Pets" from the "Features" in the left-hand menu.