Moving & Housing
Navigating moving and homelessness with a pet can be challenging. Our community is full of resources that can help.
Emergency pet boarding
If you are in an emergency housing situation, please have your caseworker reach out to us. They can fill out the form below or set up an appointment to speak with our staff. You can also contact Brother Wolf for questions about temporary shelter.
Tips for renters
- Moving is a hassle, so make sure you give yourself enough time. Giving yourself at least eight weeks of searching before you plan to move will make the transition for you and your pet smoother.
- Honesty is always the best policy. We never recommend sneaking your pet into “no-pets allowed” residences.
- Promote yourself and your pet by bringing referrals from your veterinarian, trainer, and previous landlords.
- Provide a cell phone number to your landlord in case there is a concern with your pet while you are away from home.
- Offer to bring your pet to meet the owner or property manager. A well-behaved pet can speak volumes!
- Once your pet has been approved, get it in writing. Make sure a pet addendum fully outlines the terms of the agreement and is signed and attached to your rental agreement.
- Try to take a few days off after you move into a new place to help your pet adjust.
- If you have a dog, crate training can be very beneficial. Let your landlord know your dog is crate trained and will be safe and secure when you are not home.