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? 

Comments

[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!