Truth is that I don't ever want to find myself living somewhere without at least one dog in the house. Granted, many folks couldn't care less about having a canine companion, and some find the idea repulsive. That's fine, but I think they're missing a lot.
If you are a renter and you can't have a dog, the first thought may be that it's Mr. Landlord's fault because he's the one who says there are no dogs allowed. Well, although that's correct to a point, it's really not his fault. You chose to live there, and you choose to remain there. If you're wondering who should be blamed, find a mirror. You're living in temporary housing, and there are certain things you can't do in temporary housing. You can't have a dog, you can't decorate the way you want, and you can't stabilize your monthly housing expense. Yes, Mr. Landlord is probably going to give you your anniversary present when the lease renews. The rent is probably going up.
There are a number of reasons for living in temporary housing. Maybe you're planning to move to Australia next year, or maybe you're recovering from an economic setback. Maybe you're just getting started and don't have enough of a financial cushion to get into something a little more permanent. Of course, not all rentals are temporary housing. Some are permanently occupied by folks who are just not going anywhere, and they are the "good tenants" that landlords love.
Unless you're planning on going nowhere permanently, now is the time to start planning for that new puppy. Call or email with questions about home buying or dogs. I'm happy to help you with both, but I can only represent you in the home buying part. Both are great lifestyle upgrades.
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