PET FRIENDLY APARTMENTS
All of our apartments in Edmonton allow pets. We are pet lovers ourselves so we understand the importance of the bond between you and your pet and how it affects quality of life.
However, moving into an apartment is not always the best choice for you or your pet. Here are a few facts to be aware of before you bring a pet into your apartment.
COMPLY WITH THE RULES
All tenants having pets at a Beacon Hill property must comply with our rules by signing a Pet Agreement. These rules include:
CHOOSE THE RIGHT PET FOR YOUR APARTMENT
Some cats and dogs are suited to apartment living. However, before adding a pet to your apartment, it is important to consider whether or not doing so is right for you. Especially for those used to living with animals in a larger house, some people may find that living with a pet in an apartment – especially smaller one-bedroom apartments – to be rather undesirable in the long run.
CARING FOR YOUR CAT
Apartment cats must become “indoor cats” by necessity. However, that doesn’t mean they’re still not interested in the outside world. An easy-to-install perch or ledge attached to the windowsill will give your cat a nice view of the world beyond your apartment. Also, remember that your cat needs plenty of exercise, and in a smaller living space, that means you’ll need more toys and climbing structures to allow the cat to act on its natural behaviours like stalking, pouncing, playing and scratching.
DEVOTED TO YOUR DOG
One of the most important issues for caring for a dog is adequate exercise. Unfortunately, this can become quite difficult while living in an apartment. Without a big backyard to play in, apartment renters have to be sure to take time out of their day to take their dog for regular walks. As a general rule, any dog should be given at least two walks per day and a selection of safe toys to keep them physically and mentally stimulated while you’re away from the apartment.Tenants should avoid leaving their dog alone in an apartment for an extended period. This is unfair to your dog and not healthy for it in the long run.
APARTMENT RISKS FOR PETS
Apartment buildings provide unique risks for pets and their owners. Perhaps the single biggest risk of living in an apartment with pets is the chance that your pet will fall from the balcony or jump through a window. If you decide to bring your pet onto the balcony, make sure that your pet is secured with a harness and leash preventing it from falling through the balcony rails and remember to never leave your pet unattended.
Talk to your veterinarian about living with your pet in an apartment. He or she will help you to better understand the issues involved.
However, moving into an apartment is not always the best choice for you or your pet. Here are a few facts to be aware of before you bring a pet into your apartment.
COMPLY WITH THE RULES
All tenants having pets at a Beacon Hill property must comply with our rules by signing a Pet Agreement. These rules include:
- Tenants may have a maximum of one dog or two cats.
- Tenants must pay a non-refundable pet deposit for each pet at the beginning of the term of the tenancy or upon bringing a new pet into the Premises. Some of our buildings also require a monthly pet fee.
- Tenants must agree that in the event the animal is a Nuisance the tenant will either remove the pet or vacate the apartment within 14 days of notification by the Landlord. "Nuisance" is defined as:
- excessive noise
- pet causing damage to the suite, common areas or outside property in any way whatsoever
- aggression toward people or other pets
- infestation of pests as a result of the pet
- pet defecating without clean-up on property outside the building
- pet defecating or urinating inside the suite or in common areas
- excessive smell
- excessive noise
CHOOSE THE RIGHT PET FOR YOUR APARTMENT
Some cats and dogs are suited to apartment living. However, before adding a pet to your apartment, it is important to consider whether or not doing so is right for you. Especially for those used to living with animals in a larger house, some people may find that living with a pet in an apartment – especially smaller one-bedroom apartments – to be rather undesirable in the long run.
CARING FOR YOUR CAT
Apartment cats must become “indoor cats” by necessity. However, that doesn’t mean they’re still not interested in the outside world. An easy-to-install perch or ledge attached to the windowsill will give your cat a nice view of the world beyond your apartment. Also, remember that your cat needs plenty of exercise, and in a smaller living space, that means you’ll need more toys and climbing structures to allow the cat to act on its natural behaviours like stalking, pouncing, playing and scratching.
DEVOTED TO YOUR DOG
One of the most important issues for caring for a dog is adequate exercise. Unfortunately, this can become quite difficult while living in an apartment. Without a big backyard to play in, apartment renters have to be sure to take time out of their day to take their dog for regular walks. As a general rule, any dog should be given at least two walks per day and a selection of safe toys to keep them physically and mentally stimulated while you’re away from the apartment.Tenants should avoid leaving their dog alone in an apartment for an extended period. This is unfair to your dog and not healthy for it in the long run.
APARTMENT RISKS FOR PETS
Apartment buildings provide unique risks for pets and their owners. Perhaps the single biggest risk of living in an apartment with pets is the chance that your pet will fall from the balcony or jump through a window. If you decide to bring your pet onto the balcony, make sure that your pet is secured with a harness and leash preventing it from falling through the balcony rails and remember to never leave your pet unattended.
Talk to your veterinarian about living with your pet in an apartment. He or she will help you to better understand the issues involved.