renting with a Rotti

[Newfieteddybear]

My wife and myself have just become proud owners of a 6 month old male Rottweiler named SHYLO. The problem we are having is management want us to get rid of him or they will force us to move.Shylo does not bark or anything to distrube our neighbors, when we are in the halls he is kept on a short lease and in control; when we go to the elevator we ask if anyone minds him come on with them (no one has yet) if they did we would wait. AShylo has the disposition of a teddybear (today he was introducted to friends the first thing he did after I released him from the sit was give them a big kiss) any help in this matter would be a big help. Thank you for having this group.

[RSQRottweiler]

Just out of curiosity:

What is the policy on pets? Was the manager notified that you were bringing a new addition, and have you paid any "pet deposits" that are required? Are there currently other tenants that have large breeds?

Just wondering. . .

Audrey

[Newfieteddybear]

No they were not notified about us getting him because it happened so quick, it was a rescue. There are lots of other dogs in this building and in one of the other building in this area owner by the same people is another rotti and a bull massive both of which have caused problems. There is no pet deposits required here. They are trying to say there is a city bylaw that you are not allowed to have rotti or pitbull in apartments, this is not true.

[JonandMichelle]

May I first say thank you for your efforts in getting a rescue. But sadly, (and please don't take this wrong) you really needed to be more responsible for your actions. I know things happen quickly, but more than likely the things that do, are the ones that backfire. What are you going to do if the landlord says NO WAY are you keeping that dog? Are you willing to move for this dog? IMO, you should have asked first. I think asking before just "getting" would have gotten you both further ahead in this situation. Now, more than likely the man would have said no but then you wouldn't be in the spot you are now in. If the man just plan ol' doesn't like Rottweilers, than the only thing you can do is try to educate him. I just don't think it is very fair to jump into a situation like you did, bring in a rescue who NEEDS a home and then be to the point where any of you may not have one at all. When you say "rescue," do you mean a pound or someone whom you knew needed to find this dog a new home? Reason Im asking is that MOST rescues will not let anyone adopt a Rott unless they have landlords approval. This is to avoid situations like this one. Rottweilers need a STABLE enviorment. Not to be bounced around and around. Please, try to talk to the man. If he wont let you keep your pup, PLEASE try to find a new place that WILL let you have him. It is very hard to find many Apartments that will allow big dogs. You may have better luck finding a house to rent. I wish you luck and next time something like this happens, think it through Please let us know what happens.


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Michelle L. Sarabia

[Newfieteddybear]

First off there are 2 other rottweilders and a bull massive in buildings owned and operated by the same landlord in this area. Second everyone we talk to in this building are ready to stand behind us by signing a petition stating tha our dog is a good caine resident very quite and very friendly. We also are willing to go to the landlord and tenant tribunal because there is no bylaw or any thing they have to stand on Shylo is very quite,friendly and we are willing if we have to mussel him when in the building but outside our apartment. My wife has been in this apartment for 25 years and we have been together for 8 years with no completes ever against us. Also we are willing to move and there are already 2 caretakers saming we could move in there but our landlord can't do a thing about us having Shylo here.

[Newfieteddybear]

Ps this dog we found out was being mistreated ( he was grabed and thrown down the hall) and if we didn't take him that night he was going to take him into the woods and turn him lose to fend for himself so there was no time.

[RSQRottweiler]

It's wonderful that you rescued the dog, but also consider the position you have put the landlord in. You mentioned that there is another building where tenants own a Rottie and a mastiff and both dogs have "caused problems" -- then one day YOU show up with a Rottie. It's understandable for the landlord to be just a little concerned, since he had no idea the dog was coming and for all he knows the dog could become another "problem."

Have you considered offering to pay an additional, refundable pet deposit to cover any possible damage your dog might do? No, not a bribe , either a lump deposit or an extra addition to your rent. Sometimes that will at least show the owner that you are serious about taking responsibility for your dog.

I hope everything works out. . .keep us updated!

Audrey

[Diane Heller-Vaccaro]

Are Rottweilers banned in your city or state. Then I think the bylaw thing is BS, however, if he mentions the insurance company dropping them because of the dog then you really don't have much hope of keeping the dog it happens even to home owners. Try to explain to the landlord the poor dogs situation and ask for some time to find him a proper home maybe if he sees the dog is not causing any problems then he'll give in. If my lease didn't state no pets I'd go all the way to court.

[Newfieteddybear]

No there are no by-laws banning them in our city. The land lord backed down when I gave them a set of city bylaws dealing with animals and they saw there was nothing they could do SHYLO stays and as long as there are no problems they have no problem with it either.

[Sandy Caruso]

Great job on doing your homework concerning the law on dogs. Keep up the great work and enjoy your new Rottie.