oh pets – oh hell. I am experiencing the worst case scenario right now. With good intentions, we gave a green light, pre-purchase, for an owner to bring in 2 “elderly cats”. This person bought the unit, moved in with their 2 cats, and then all hell broke loose.
Did anyone mention that elderly cats can be incontinent? Did anyone mention that cats are territorial and will “spray” wherever they can go? And feud with other cats; poop in the herb garden; jump in open windows to anyone’s place not just their own. It goes on.
A letter was sent to ALL apartment owners asking them to review the conditions of having pets. In hindsight – I would suggest that any apartment wanting a cat NEEDS to have kitty litter as an absolute necessity; that cats are not allowed outside without the owner present at all times (save our wild birds), that bells must be worn by cats when outside.
Dogs are another matter – I would be equally skeptical about them in future.