Offer to have the landlord meet your pet first so they can see first-hand how well-behaved and cared-for your pet is.
You can also offer to sign a pet agreement or pay a pet deposit.
Tips to Help You Find Pet-Friendly Housing
Sites like Kijiji, RentFaster, RentCafe, Apartments.com, and Rentals.ca have filters to search for pet-friendly rentals.
The Government of Alberta’s Find Housing Tool will give affordable housing options, including where pets are allowed.
Facebook also has local groups that promote pet-friendly rentals, such as Pet Friendly Edmonton & Area Rentals and Large Dog Edmonton and Area Rentals.
The Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta (CPLEA) has a number of resources for renting with pets or support animals in Alberta, including sample pet agreements, tip sheets, and more.
You can also follow our guide to renting with pets, which provides information for renters seeking a new place or those who are currently renting with pets.
Prepare a profile of your pet and include their medical history, training certificates and references from neighbours or previous landlords.
The pet resume should highlight your pet’s best qualities while showing you are a responsible owner.
For an example, you can view this sample pet resume from CPLEA.
Review the laws for landlords and tenants about renting with pets.
If you require legal advice about your situation, the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta (CPLEA) provides links to resources here.
If there is a dispute with your landlord, contact the Consumer Contact Centre or apply for Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service.
Pet-Friendly Housing Resources
Check Our List of Pet-Friendly Rental Companies
We’ve put together a list of rental companies in Edmonton who offer pet-friendly places who you can contact.
Find Emergency Boarding or Temporary Care
If you’re in transition and can take your pet back once you find a permanent, pet-friendly place to live, consider emergency boarding or having them stay with family/friends.
Stay at a Pet-Friendly Hotel
Consider staying at a pet-friendly hotel for a short period to give yourself more time to find long-term pet-friendly housing.
Need More Options?
If these options haven’t worked for you, you can return to our HELP Tool to find more ideas tailored to different concerns.
If you’re thinking of re-homing your pet, we recommend taking steps to find them a new home yourself before bringing them to a rescue or shelter. Pets often do better if they can go directly to a new family. For tips on how to responsibly rehome your pet, read our guide.
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