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You've just graduated from college and accepted your first "real" job. Now, you're ready to move out on your own and have been searching for suitable apartment rentals. You've also been thinking about getting a pet to keep you company in your new home. But before you commit to an apartment or to a pet, there are a few things you should consider first.
Are You Ready for a Pet?
The first thing you need to determine is whether or not this is the right time for you to get a pet. If you will be working long hours, your pet will have to stay home by itself all day. This is not fair to your furry friend. Pets are also expensive. So if money is going to be tight, you should probably forgo getting a pet for now. If you do decide you can afford a pet and will have enough time to spend with it, you will need to:
Pick Your Pet Carefully
If you expect to be living in an apartment for at least the next few years, choose your pet carefully. The size or breed of your pet could make it difficult for you to find an apartment.
For instance, you may be bullish on pit bulls, but not everyone is. In fact, it is illegal to own a pit bull in some areas of Canada, including Ontario (there is an exception for dogs that were already owned by an Ontario resident prior to August 29, 2005 or that were born within 90 days of that date).
So if you needed to or wanted to move to Ontario, you would have to give up your pit bull. Other pet-related issues that could make it difficult for you to rent an apartment include:
Be a Responsible Pet Owner
Being a responsible pet owner starts with selecting a pet-friendly apartment unit. While you may be tempted to hide that small cat or dog in an apartment that doesn't accept pets, chances are your furry friend will be discovered. That, in turn, could cause you to lose your lease or have to give up your pet. And as a responsible pet owner, you should also:
Fortunately, the number of landlords today leasing out apartments to pet owners has been growing over the years. So if you do decide to get a pet, you should be able to find an apartment that will welcome both you and your furry family member.
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