Advice

[aardogs]

Most apartments I'm looking at in Chicago have a 40 pound weight limit for dogs. Panic weighs in right at 40 pounds most of the time, but he's tall, bigger that what most people would think of when they think of a 40 pound dog probably. Would it be risky to bring him with me? 

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[sclmarm.livejournal.com]

What I've found is muggles have no clue how big, what they look like or how much dogs weigh in general. Our neighbors couldn't tell Meg and Zach's first JRT's apart. One was a 16" tri broken coat male and the other was a 11.5" tan and white, smooth coat female.

I think it's more important that he's well behaved when the people in charge meet him. That will more likely be the deal breaker.

Good Luck!

[gordongirls.livejournal.com]

Your kids each had their own dogs? All those little dogs look the same to me.... ;-)

[sclmarm.livejournal.com]

Ha ha ha ha ha!! :)

[gordongirls.livejournal.com]

I should have written: you had two kids? I can never tell kids apart.

[nosemovie.livejournal.com]

Bahahahah Better!

[hycaliber.livejournal.com]

He's 33lbs, and he's a border collie that is neutered. He's also at a ripe old calm age.

Signed, someone who lived in an apartment for 15 months with 4 dogs and two people, when we were allowed 2 dogs. Include pictures of Panic doing agility, and a copy of one of his impressive agility titles.

They will take your deposit most likely no matter what.

[gordongirls.livejournal.com]

It's always harder to find a place when you have a dog (or three) but it can be done. When I moved and needed to find a house to rent that would take three big dogs, I made them their own resume. Group photo (with hats to show how well trained they were), individual bios with titles and CGC, recommendation letter from the vet, etc. I probably couldn't have won over people who had said NO DOGS (I didn't even try) but the resume showed that my dogs were nice (and that cared for them and they weren't problems). I wouldn't worry about the weight per se, sell Panic as the perfect renter. Don't be discouraged if some say no (some will); you only need one apartment.

I think you and Panic should have an adventure together this summer!

[kokopellizen.livejournal.com]

Nope. Most of the time, they don't ask/check once you've moved in.

[nosemovie.livejournal.com]

Right, a letter from your vet saying his weight would clear up any issue. Plus, he's no puppy. I say take him.

[foggydogs.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't bring him until the renter's agreement is signed, but would bring the vet letter, especially if you're having a hard time finding a reasonably priced place to rent.

[moodypdx.livejournal.com]

Let them meet him. Bring records and letters from his vet and your trainer, always impresses them. If possible let them talk to your mom, you be able to take him.

[semperfido.livejournal.com]

What everyone said. Be up front. Vet letter with weight on it and a dog resume, letter of recommendations and you will have no problem. We were allowed one small under 30 lb. dog in our house. lL met 37lb Shasta and okayed it and then let us get a third and we were honest at how big she would be and he said yes.