Hi, I live at a No-Pets-Allowed building.. this is just recent because there are actually a lot of pets, big dogs mainly due to different management years ago.. they can't tell the owners to get rid of the pets obviously, so they get to keep them.
I just moved in about 6 or 7 months ago and I am in this city by myself, no family and just a few friends.
I've had cats all my life and I miss my cats at home terribly..
Anyways, I'm dying to have a cat but my building's policies won't allow me to.
I was told by a friend that I could go to a psychiatrist and ask him to write a note saying that because of emotional distress I need to have a pet at home to comfort me and help me feel "less alone".
I don't know if that is possible or not.. would any of you know anything about this? If not... any suggestions on how to get a cat without having to move (my rent is affordable and my apartment is nice).
Thanks!
M.
2007-04-16 11:07:31 · 9 answers · asked by the_roxy_queen 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Being a landlady, I can tell you that expecially cats are disliked because so many people are allergic to them. I have had places where people sneeked in cats and then could not rent the place for months afterward as people would enter and get itchy eyes or runny noses and leave immediatley. The cat dander will not come out of the carpet even with cleaning. Get a new place to live. Rules are Rules and you signed the agreeement and you must abide by it or pay the consequences.
Volunteer at the animal shelter to bathe and walk the homeless dogs, this is not only be companionship but so rewarding knowing you brought some happiness in to a homelss animal's live.
2007-04-16 11:14:23 · answer #1 · answered by Sherrie 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I understand the temptation - I lived in a house where there were no pets allowed. We had 4 mice, a hamster, 2 rats and 5 rabbits. Obviously the caged animals weren't a problem, but the rabbits....we ended up having to replace all the beading in the living room, repaint some door frames, skirting boards.... however alls well that ends well, and the animals were very happy! HOWEVER, much as we all really wanted a cat, we knew we couldn't do it. Reason: cats are pretty much impossible to keep a secret without compromising their happiness.
I advise you resist the temptation to get a cat, for the cat's sake. Many like to go outdoors for one thing, which it seems wouldn't be possible - also, many people in 'no pets' housing end up getting their cats declawed to save the furniture. I'm not suggesting you would do this, but it's the first thing I got afraid of when I read this question!
Try the psychiatrist way by all means. Why not, they can't arrest you for claiming you've got emotional problems. If you get your landlord's agreement, no reason not to go ahead.
Just please don't get a cat if you have to keep it a secret! Housing agreement terms aside (who am I to talk) it wouldn't be fair on the cat.
Chalice
2007-04-16 18:37:43 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a person who is allergic to cats and has live in an apartment building more than once, I would say a cat would be a very bad idea for your neighbors. Some of the other tenants may have rented in that building to get away from itchy eyes, runny noses, and that fur ball in the throat feeling first thing in the morning. Not trying to be a party pooper, just trying to show the other side of the fence.
2007-04-19 22:23:52 · answer #3 · answered by hitchie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I would approach the landlord and explain your desire to have a cat. I would also tel him you are willing to pay a deposit and sign something that states you are willing to pay to replace the carpet if it gets ruined by the cat. That is of course if you are willing to do so. I have lived in an apartment only once and it was no pets allowed and we had 10 ferrets and 2 cats! lol Generally people do and just don't mention it.
As far as seeing a doctor and having them say a cat would be good for you I would just be upfront and honest with the landlord. Explain you are all alone and would really enjoy having the company. Sometimes honesty gets your farther than anything else. Good luck!
2007-04-16 18:13:20 · answer #4 · answered by jst2funlvn 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Your loneliness is a condition that does not allow you to violate your rental agreement, although i completely empathize with it.
The only way to legitimately get a cat in that apartment is to go to the building management/board and ask them if they will make an exception for a cat. You also need to go to whoever owns the unit you live in and ask permission; you want to offer that person a deposit that will cover excess cleaning of the apartment and repairs necessary in case your cat soils the apartment and/or destroys items.
Also, your buildling might not be that opposed. Building-wide rules, assuming your unit is owned individually, are usually to control animals in the common areas of the building, which is dogs that get walked. If they own the unit, too, then they will also care about the soiling issue.
2007-04-16 18:27:56 · answer #5 · answered by pynki 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
abide by the rules.if you are that unhappy with no pet move somewhere else,after all most people living there are because they don't want the hassle of any animal and that's a right too.Forget the doc that's just plain silly and may come back to haunt you ways you never expected,honesty is always the best policy.Why do you feel you need to beat the system? now that may be a real problem. sorry.
2007-04-17 00:59:09 · answer #6 · answered by peppersham 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you could always sneak them there or you could ask you the person in charge if there was any possible way to have you cats as long as they were litter box trained.. they may make you pay a fee normally though its not too high.... the only reason they make these regulations is due to people not properly taking care of their pets and cleaning up after them which leads to ruined carpets for instance..
2007-04-16 19:17:05 · answer #7 · answered by chelsey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is possible. See your local mental health professional. You can consult your county's mental health program for a referall. My ex-roommate's mother had this note to keep her german shepard in our apartment. He is also listed as a therapy dog, though. If you have a legitimate mental illness (including diagnosed depression), then your doctor should see fit to allow you the companionship of a pet.
Speak to your local professional.
2007-04-16 23:09:34 · answer #8 · answered by Jen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just move out tell your landlord hes an idiot. then move out but not before you find another apartment!
2007-04-16 18:24:17 · answer #9 · answered by Areesha S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋