Desperatley need help - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**tq4F7YKs** · 09-24-2010, 12:34 AM

Hello all

I need to find a new place to live in the Eastside of Seattle, WA. I have been looking for months for a place to live that isn't that expensive and is in a good neighborhood that will accept pitbulls. I just keep getting "no" from everywhere I call!

What do I do???

**JacomoR** · 09-24-2010, 12:37 AM

Is there a behaviorist in your area that can do a temperament test so you can show the landlords? It also wouldn't hurt to ask previous roommates and landlords to email you a referral that you could forward to them as well.

**tq4F7YKs** · 09-24-2010, 12:38 AM

That is a good idea. I'll look for a behaviorist in my area and talk to my previous landlords too. Thanks!

**natahololll** · 09-24-2010, 12:48 AM

I think a lot of it is just networking. Are you able to afford a house over an apartment? You'll find a lot of private owners are much more accepting. We just moved into our place in Woodinville and the owners have no problems with our staffy mix (nor our reptiles).

It can take a bit but there ARE places out there. Having a CGC and obedience work on your dog can help a lot. Also see if your vet would be willing to write something up. There are quite a few bully friendly behaviorists around here so I'm sure you'll get help in that area, too.

If I can be of any other help, let me know!

**igs00r** · 09-24-2010, 12:49 AM

Read this Sticky :

Renting with your dog regardless of breed

**tq4F7YKs** · 09-24-2010, 12:56 AM

This is all awesome! I've only been able to rent houses in the past but I was trying to go into an apartment to save money but it seems to be much more challenging. I will see if I can get a letter from my vet and a CGC.

**natahololll** · 09-24-2010, 01:01 AM

Yeah, apartments are going to be a bit tougher only because you often have to deal with their insurance companies and the prejudice of big management groups.

Does the place have to be on the Eastside? I have friends that live in Lake City in a pit friendly apartment complex. I can check to see if there are any openings if that isn't too far out for you.

**VZF74G0M** · 09-24-2010, 01:05 AM

find a spot in the boonies up there might be easier just have a longer drive to work

**tq4F7YKs** · 09-24-2010, 01:56 AM

Well I work in Renton so Lake City is pretty far. I'll check out some houses around here. I might have to go into the woods or into Kent.

**VZF74G0M** · 09-24-2010, 06:00 AM

Well I work in Renton so Lake City is pretty far. I'll check out some houses around here. I might have to go into the woods or into Kent.

ima city guy myself but live in the stix compared to a city the woods is way better people dont bother u as much

09-24-2010, 12:34 AM	#1
tq4F7YKs Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 463 Senior Member	Desperatley need help Hello all I need to find a new place to live in the Eastside of Seattle, WA. I have been looking for months for a place to live that isn't that expensive and is in a good neighborhood that will accept pitbulls. I just keep getting "no" from everywhere I call! What do I do??? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

09-24-2010, 12:37 AM	#2
JacomoR Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 481 Senior Member	Is there a behaviorist in your area that can do a temperament test so you can show the landlords? It also wouldn't hurt to ask previous roommates and landlords to email you a referral that you could forward to them as well. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

09-24-2010, 12:38 AM	#3
tq4F7YKs Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 463 Senior Member	That is a good idea. I'll look for a behaviorist in my area and talk to my previous landlords too. Thanks! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

09-24-2010, 12:48 AM	#4
natahololll Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 667 Senior Member	I think a lot of it is just networking. Are you able to afford a house over an apartment? You'll find a lot of private owners are much more accepting. We just moved into our place in Woodinville and the owners have no problems with our staffy mix (nor our reptiles). It can take a bit but there ARE places out there. Having a CGC and obedience work on your dog can help a lot. Also see if your vet would be willing to write something up. There are quite a few bully friendly behaviorists around here so I'm sure you'll get help in that area, too. If I can be of any other help, let me know! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

09-24-2010, 12:49 AM	#5
igs00r Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 601 Senior Member	Read this Sticky : Renting with your dog regardless of breed Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

09-24-2010, 12:56 AM	#6
tq4F7YKs Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 463 Senior Member	This is all awesome! I've only been able to rent houses in the past but I was trying to go into an apartment to save money but it seems to be much more challenging. I will see if I can get a letter from my vet and a CGC. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

09-24-2010, 01:01 AM	#7
natahololll Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 667 Senior Member	Yeah, apartments are going to be a bit tougher only because you often have to deal with their insurance companies and the prejudice of big management groups. Does the place have to be on the Eastside? I have friends that live in Lake City in a pit friendly apartment complex. I can check to see if there are any openings if that isn't too far out for you. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

09-24-2010, 01:05 AM	#8
VZF74G0M Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 518 Senior Member	find a spot in the boonies up there might be easier just have a longer drive to work Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

09-24-2010, 01:56 AM	#9
tq4F7YKs Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 463 Senior Member	Well I work in Renton so Lake City is pretty far. I'll check out some houses around here. I might have to go into the woods or into Kent. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

09-24-2010, 06:00 AM	#10
VZF74G0M Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 518 Senior Member	Well I work in Renton so Lake City is pretty far. I'll check out some houses around here. I might have to go into the woods or into Kent. ima city guy myself but live in the stix compared to a city the woods is way better people dont bother u as much Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)