Suggestion for large breed dog owners who have difficulty finding rentals

greekblue · 07-09-2007, 03:27 PM

I had posted this on the wrong category, so when I so this suggestion box, I put it where is belongs.

I was wondering if there is a website or if we could it on this forum to have a post for people who love animals and they need housing -- especially for us that are having large working breeds. It is very difficult to find an apartment or home where you can rent if you have a dog. With smaller breeds are a little bit easier, but those of us with a larger breed is next to impossible. It took me forever to find a place for me and my puppy and it is not the best. I know there are pet friendly apartments, but they are very expensive for students and most they will not accept a student as we might have good credit, but not a full time job (get financial aid, scholarship, etc.).

What I was thinking is something like roomates.com exclusively for animal lovers where dog owners -- especially of large breeds -- could find a roommate to share or find a home together if ever needed. I think that will reduce the number of people who give up their animals because of difficult times in their lives. They could go to that thread, forum, web, whatever and look for other people who need a roommate, and they love dogs.

What do you think? Is there a place online like that? Could we do something like it here on this forum? It could be separated according to location.

***DoozyDog*** · 07-10-2007, 10:13 AM

This is something we have been thinking about for some time. I feel this type of directory could be beneficial to our members and our forum. That being said, it will probably be a while before this feature makes it on GP, as their are other more pressing features in the pipeline. Thanks for the suggestion, and hopefully we can get something like this up sometime soon.

greekblue · 07-10-2007, 07:08 PM

It is great that you are thinking about it. I understand it will take time, but I am certain that as you said it would "be beneficial to our members and our forum."
Thank you,
Your dog pic is adorable

07-09-2007, 03:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
greekblue Love Me Love My BRT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 473 Rep Power: 33	Suggestion for large breed dog owners who have difficulty finding rentals I had posted this on the wrong category, so when I so this suggestion box, I put it where is belongs. I was wondering if there is a website or if we could it on this forum to have a post for people who love animals and they need housing -- especially for us that are having large working breeds. It is very difficult to find an apartment or home where you can rent if you have a dog. With smaller breeds are a little bit easier, but those of us with a larger breed is next to impossible. It took me forever to find a place for me and my puppy and it is not the best. I know there are pet friendly apartments, but they are very expensive for students and most they will not accept a student as we might have good credit, but not a full time job (get financial aid, scholarship, etc.). What I was thinking is something like roomates.com exclusively for animal lovers where dog owners -- especially of large breeds -- could find a roommate to share or find a home together if ever needed. I think that will reduce the number of people who give up their animals because of difficult times in their lives. They could go to that thread, forum, web, whatever and look for other people who need a roommate, and they love dogs. What do you think? Is there a place online like that? Could we do something like it here on this forum? It could be separated according to location.

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07-10-2007, 10:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
*DoozyDog* All Smiles Admin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: California Posts: 705 Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 75	This is something we have been thinking about for some time. I feel this type of directory could be beneficial to our members and our forum. That being said, it will probably be a while before this feature makes it on GP, as their are other more pressing features in the pipeline. Thanks for the suggestion, and hopefully we can get something like this up sometime soon.

07-10-2007, 07:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
greekblue Love Me Love My BRT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 473 Rep Power: 33	It is great that you are thinking about it. I understand it will take time, but I am certain that as you said it would "be beneficial to our members and our forum." Thank you, Your dog pic is adorable

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