TeresaBelle
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- Joined
- Mar 7, 2005
Hi all! Let me preface this by saying I LOVE animals! We have two dogs, six cats and DD has a hamster in her off campus college apt.
DD shares an apartment with 3 others. One roommate came back after Thanksgiving break and told them (not asked them), “By the way, I wanted to let you know that I’m getting a Husky puppy in January and it’s going to be an emotional support animal because I talked to my therapist.” Normally, as part of their lease someone getting dog would have to have the approval of all roommates. They’d have to pay a pet deposit of around $300 and $10 extra a month rent, and there would be a weight limit of 40 lbs, since they’re on the second floor. All of this is waived because it is considered an emotional support animal. My DD and the other two roommates are not happy about this. They came up with a list of talking points/questions/concerns they had and sat down with the roommate to discuss. The concerns include; noise, damage to furniture and the apartment, training, crating, etc. The roommate only has two classes on campus, but also works two jobs, so they’re afraid the puppy will be crated most of the day. They asked if roommate would consider a smaller dog, maybe one that’s a little older with basic training. Nope, this Husky puppy was apparently born recently, and is already bought and paid for. She showed them pictures. Regarding the noise, roommate said she’d have plenty of ear plugs stocked up for if the puppy gets too loud. The roommates should not have to wear ear plugs in their own apartment! I told my DD to speak to someone in the leasing office directly to see if they can get in writing that they’re against this and that they’re not responsible for any damages a puppy may cause to the common areas of the apartment. She did and was told because it is a joint lease, they'd all be held responsible for any damages. I just don't see how that's fair. DD went to Student Legal Services and got help writing up a separate 'Roommate Agreement' stating that the dog owner would be responsible for all damages/complaints, etc. But they can't make her sign it.
And I don’t know what to do if the puppy damages any of my DD’s furniture or belongings? Any advice? It doesn’t seem like there is anything the roommates can do to stop this. Anyone have any experience with training Husky puppies? I don’t know this roommates’ medical/mental issues, maybe she truly does need an emotional support animal, but I feel like this really is just a way to circumvent the rules and get the dog she wants! I would think trying to raise a rambunctious puppy in one bedroom of an apartment while juggling school and work, would be super stressful and not good for your emotional health.
DD shares an apartment with 3 others. One roommate came back after Thanksgiving break and told them (not asked them), “By the way, I wanted to let you know that I’m getting a Husky puppy in January and it’s going to be an emotional support animal because I talked to my therapist.” Normally, as part of their lease someone getting dog would have to have the approval of all roommates. They’d have to pay a pet deposit of around $300 and $10 extra a month rent, and there would be a weight limit of 40 lbs, since they’re on the second floor. All of this is waived because it is considered an emotional support animal. My DD and the other two roommates are not happy about this. They came up with a list of talking points/questions/concerns they had and sat down with the roommate to discuss. The concerns include; noise, damage to furniture and the apartment, training, crating, etc. The roommate only has two classes on campus, but also works two jobs, so they’re afraid the puppy will be crated most of the day. They asked if roommate would consider a smaller dog, maybe one that’s a little older with basic training. Nope, this Husky puppy was apparently born recently, and is already bought and paid for. She showed them pictures. Regarding the noise, roommate said she’d have plenty of ear plugs stocked up for if the puppy gets too loud. The roommates should not have to wear ear plugs in their own apartment! I told my DD to speak to someone in the leasing office directly to see if they can get in writing that they’re against this and that they’re not responsible for any damages a puppy may cause to the common areas of the apartment. She did and was told because it is a joint lease, they'd all be held responsible for any damages. I just don't see how that's fair. DD went to Student Legal Services and got help writing up a separate 'Roommate Agreement' stating that the dog owner would be responsible for all damages/complaints, etc. But they can't make her sign it.
And I don’t know what to do if the puppy damages any of my DD’s furniture or belongings? Any advice? It doesn’t seem like there is anything the roommates can do to stop this. Anyone have any experience with training Husky puppies? I don’t know this roommates’ medical/mental issues, maybe she truly does need an emotional support animal, but I feel like this really is just a way to circumvent the rules and get the dog she wants! I would think trying to raise a rambunctious puppy in one bedroom of an apartment while juggling school and work, would be super stressful and not good for your emotional health.
