Web Site Offers Advice on Renting With Pets

Snoopie may be the most lovable cat around, and Bo might be the most responsible golden retriever, but landlords cast a wary eye at pets.

The Honolulu-based Hawaiian Humane Society addresses this dichotomy through its “Renting With Pets: The Online Resource for Rental Managers and Pet

Owners,” at https://www.RentWithPets.org.

About 6.5 million homeless animals could find shelter if all U.S. rental housing units allowed pets, according to the site. And landlords who don’t allow pets are a leading reason given by people relinquishing their animals to shelters.

The site has information for rental managers and tips for house-hunting pet owners in a short, sweet and to-the-point style.

The site addresses landlords and managers, targeting their wallets rather than their hearts with questions like: “Is your no-pets policy costing you money?” or “You don’t have to lose the opportunity to have this market share . . . just because they have pets.”

Several sub-categories include a monetary look at why a pets-OK policy “makes cents,” a step-by-step process for rental managers to develop effective policies and getting the word out about pet-friendly housing.

A renter’s perspective is offered, giving animal lovers solid and concise information on landing the perfect place with their pets with a step-by-step process for house-hunting, moving tips and resources for making the transition easier.

Templates for pet resumes, as well as a pet-health checklist, are available.