Responsible pet ownership
We know that most pet owners look after their pet and enjoy the benefits that owning a pet can bring.
It’s your responsibility to make sure your pet does not cause any nuisance or annoyance to your neighbours.
As a pet owner, it’s important that you:
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be responsible for the health and welfare of your pet
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control the pet within your home, communal areas and the community
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make arrangements for the pet to receive adequate care from a responsible person if you go away.
There are extra responsibilities if you want to keep a dog. You will need to:
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keep your dog on a lead when in public and indoor communal areas
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ensure your dog wears a collar with an identity tag (this is a legal requirement)
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supervise your dog at all times when it is outside your home
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remove dog mess immediately, particularly in areas that may cause a nuisance to others
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microchip your dog (this is a legal requirement).
Other important information:
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kittens and puppies should be at least 8-9 weeks old before being rehomed
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if permission is not granted you will not be able to keep or take in the pet
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consent given for one pet does not give permission for further pets. You would need to seek further permission for any other pet
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keeping a pet without our consent is a breach of your contract
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if you are given consent for a pet and it causes a nuisance or harm to any person, permission may be withdrawn, and you will need to rehome the pet.
We will ask you to agree to these conditions when you make your request, because if we give consent, you will be expected to keep them.