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tripping over each other is just a game of tag, if you look at it that way. As a disclaimer, many owners while animal lovers themselves, do not want pets living in their properties. It only takes one bad experience to ruin it for others. Be sure that you are at a place in your life that being denied for a rental home due to your pet is not going to drastically alter your life. Likewise, if you move into a rental without a pet, you must get permission for the pet prior to bringing one home. If the owner agrees you will likely have to Breed-specific legislation has been slowly decreasing, and that's great for loving dog owners like you! However, that doesn't necessarily mean that insurance companies or landlords are going to change their minds. If Fido is blacklisted, though, there are a couple of things you still might be able to do to persuade your landlord into giving your beloved baby a chance: pay an additional security deposit (in the city of Seattle it must not be more than 25% of the monthly rent amount). It is of course the owner's prerogative to say no to a pet. Size does matter in the mind- set of the owner. With breed and weight restrictions considered, make sure if you are planning on being a long term renter that you make things easier for yourself by just getting one small to mid-sized dog. Cats can do more damage to property by way of spraying and owner's are more likely to say yes to a dog over a cat. What Can I Do If My Dog is Banned? • Request a Pet Interview If the restrictions were put in place by a landlord (not an insurance company), there's still hope! Ask the landlord if he or she is willing to do a doggie interview during which he or she can meet and interact with Fido. If the building has an area for dogs to roam, ask if you can hold the interview there. That way, the landlord will be able to see Fido has no intention of attacking other dogs or people. Create some talking points to guide the interview in the right direction. Talk about your pet being part of the family, and the role they play as a family member. Discuss your understanding and good track record of keeping your past properties clean and well-maintained, despite your dog(s). Offer additional money on your non-refundable pet deposit.