Renting with Rover

Every week in Dogs Trust we are contacted by dog owners in their desperate search for a dog friendly property. We know that many dog owners are forced to live in unsuitable properties or keep their dogs without consent from their landlord. In some extreme cases, owners are even forced into giving up their dog or else face becoming homeless.

With 34% of households owning at least one dog* and the demand for privately rented accommodation growing year on year, landlords can no longer afford to miss out on this large cohort of the private rented sector. To help encourage landlords and letting agencies to accept dogs and to make the house hunting process a little easier for tenants, we have published our Renting with Rover Guidelines for both renters and landlords and letting agencies.

Our guidelines will highlight the small but effective steps they can put in place to ensure all runs smoothly for landlord, tenant and their dog. Our Renting with Rover guidelines also highlight some of the steps that renters can take in their search for a dog friendly property.

So, if you are a renter looking for a property to share with your furry family member, or you’re a landlord considering allowing a dog to make your property their home – please download a copy of our Renting with Rover guidelines!

*Ipsos B&A

We believe that no one should have to choose between losing their dog or losing their home. But too many people are having to make this heartbreaking choice because they can't find a rental home that allows pets. 

Together, we can change this. Please sign our petition urging the government to prevent ‘blanket bans’ on dogs in tenancy agreements. Help us make sure it’s good boy, not goodbye.