Guest guest Posted June 28, 2000 Report Share Posted June 28, 2000 In a message dated Wed, 28 Jun 2000 4:18:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time, " Janick Masse " writes: << Since we have been talking about pets the last few days... I needed to get something outta my system. Everyone knows now that I'm moving at the end of August and that I'm looking for an appartment. Well, one of the problems we are having in finding a place to live is that most owners won't lease if you have pets. Since I have 3 cats, it's almost impossible to find a place to live. I don't want to give them away (they are almost like my children), but my fiance wants to get rid of 2 of them... I'm really depressed about this. I know I might have to listen to my fiance... but it's breaking my heart!!! Janick who knows that she is ALWAYS off topic nowadays Janick, Why does your fiance want to get rid of 2? Does he not like them? When I was single all dates had to pass the cat test....if my cats didn't like them or they didn't like my cats...they were outta there! Apartment complexes can be tricky in regard to pets. If they say they have a max of two chances are they will NEVER notice that you have 3...or you could try to negotiate with them. If you want to try and find a private apartment or house you'll prbably have more luck. Is this a permanent move or only temporary? Don't give up yet! It can be done! But if you do have to give your kitties away...try and find someone you know. That way you can always keep tabs on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2000 Report Share Posted June 28, 2000 > Janick Masse wrote: > > Since we have been talking about pets the last few days... I needed > to get something outta my system. Everyone knows now that I'm moving > at the end of August and that I'm looking for an appartment. Well, > one of the problems we are having in finding a place to live is that > most owners won't lease if you have pets. Since I have 3 cats, it's > almost impossible to find a place to live. I don't want to give them > away (they are almost like my children), but my fiance wants to get > rid of 2 of them... I'm really depressed about this. I know I might > have to listen to my fiance... but it's breaking my heart!!! > > Janick, I really feel for you. Like , all my men had to pass my animal test. My animals weren't going anywhere; it was up to the man if he wanted to stay. I know things are trickier for you since you are engaged and have a baby. Before I was married and got a house, I managed to find houses and/or apartments in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. that accepted pets by being very persistent. It helps sometimes if you volunteer to pay an extra pet deposit so that the owner knows you will be responsible for any damage. I'll be thinking about you. I really hope you don't have to give up your " kids. " Elena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2000 Report Share Posted June 28, 2000 Janick, We're glad you're back posting with us. No need to apologize for venting. I'm sorry you're having such a rough time finding a cat- friendly apartment. Why does your fiance want to get rid of two? I'm thinking of y'all (humans and furries). ;-) F > Since we have been talking about pets the last few days... I needed to get something outta my system. Everyone knows now that I'm moving at the end of August and that I'm looking for an appartment. Well, one of the problems we are having in finding a place to live is that most owners won't lease if you have pets. Since I have 3 cats, it's almost impossible to find a place to live. I don't want to give them away (they are almost like my children), but my fiance wants to get rid of 2 of them... I'm really depressed about this. I know I might have to listen to my fiance... but it's breaking my heart!!! > > Janick > who knows that she is ALWAYS off topic nowadays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2000 Report Share Posted June 29, 2000 Janick, I'm thinking of you and hoping you find a place to live soon. So sorry about your fiance vs cats situation - what's his problems with the 2 he 'wants rid of' ? I'd've thought he'd want rid of them all to make it easier to find a place. Sorry that's perhaps a bit thoughtless of me, but I still think it's a valid point. I wish I lived nearer to you then I'd volunteer to foster your furry babies if needed for as long as necessary. A friend did that for me and my dog many years ago, but sadly he never did live with me again, my friend became allergic to animals after having Aysha so she ended up finding him another home and he was so happy there I couldn't ask for him back it wouldn't have been fair for him. Perhaps someone you know could do this for you? I really hope things work out for you, and vent as much as you need to, that's what friends are for. Jill who could not part with her furry babies, and the men would go first! Cats (OT) Since we have been talking about pets the last few days... I needed to get something outta my system. Everyone knows now that I'm moving at the end of August and that I'm looking for an appartment. Well, one of the problems we are having in finding a place to live is that most owners won't lease if you have pets. Since I have 3 cats, it's almost impossible to find a place to live. I don't want to give them away (they are almost like my children), but my fiance wants to get rid of 2 of them... I'm really depressed about this. I know I might have to listen to my fiance... but it's breaking my heart!!! Janick who knows that she is ALWAYS off topic nowadays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2000 Report Share Posted June 29, 2000 " Since we have been talking about pets the last few days... I needed to get something outta my system. Everyone knows now that I'm moving at the end of August and that I'm looking for an appartment. Well, one of the problems we are having in finding a place to live is that most owners won't lease if you have pets. Since I have 3 cats, it's almost impossible to find a place to live. I don't want to give them away (they are almost like my children), but my fiance wants to get rid of 2 of them... I'm really depressed about this. I know I might have to listen to my fiance... but it's breaking my heart!!! " I guess I don't understand the problem with allowing people to rent that have cats. I would think my five children would be harder on an apartment then any pets...lol! Hope you find something..I understand that feeling of your pets being like children. Take care, Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2000 Report Share Posted June 29, 2000 Thanks Elena, , F and Jill for responding... Actually, my fiance did pass the "kitty" test, but he's finding that with the baby around, we don't have as much time to take care of the cats. Since we don't spend as much time taking care of them, they are becoming somewhat annoying (especially one of the cats). This particular cat tried to lie on top of the baby while he was sleeping, and we were right in front of him... Since then, Gilbert (my fiance) wants that cat out!! Actually, the only cat he wants to keep is the one that has had the best attitude towards our little boy (the second cat he wants to get rid of has been really strange since Jordan's birth). Still, I firmly believe that the 3 of them have to adapt to their new "brother" and that eventually, they will be much easier to cope with. Anyways, I'll keep you all posted on what happens Janick > Janick Masse wrote:> > Since we have been talking about pets the last few days... I needed> to get something outta my system. Everyone knows now that I'm moving> at the end of August and that I'm looking for an appartment. Well,> one of the problems we are having in finding a place to live is that> most owners won't lease if you have pets. Since I have 3 cats, it's> almost impossible to find a place to live. I don't want to give them> away (they are almost like my children), but my fiance wants to get> rid of 2 of them... I'm really depressed about this. I know I might> have to listen to my fiance... but it's breaking my heart!!!> > Janick, I really feel for you. Like , all my men had to pass my animal test. My animals weren't going anywhere; it was up to the man if he wanted to stay. I know things are trickier for you since you are engaged and have a baby. Before I was married and got a house, I managed to find houses and/or apartments in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. that accepted pets by being very persistent. It helps sometimes if you volunteer to pay an extra pet deposit so that the owner knows you will be responsible for any damage. I'll be thinking about you. I really hope you don't have to give up your "kids." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2000 Report Share Posted June 29, 2000 In a message dated 6/29/00 8:38:45 AM Pacific Daylight Time, kathc@... writes: << I guess I don't understand the problem with allowing people to rent that have cats. >> I agree...my 2 cats have never done anything to any of the places we have stayed at! My youngest one has ruined a chair, but nothing that doesn't belong to us... I've actually had landlords tell me on the phone (when I call to ask about a possible apartment) that they will accept my cats only if they are declawed...no thank you! ~Kat, who is also babysitting her friends cats this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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