Read the pet policy procedure if you are considering bringing a pet into your home
If you are a resident and decide after moving in that you would like to keep a pet, then you must be able to meet the criteria in the Pet Policy and follow this procedure.
You will only be allowed to have a pet if you meet the following criteria:
you must live in a suitable property. The AHA Manager will assess this.
you do not owe the AHA any money, have not fallen into rent arrears in the last three months and can show that you can afford to look after a pet.
What do I need to do if I want to keep a pet?
Check the policy If you want to have a dog as a pet, then you need to check to see if the dog breed is on our list of acceptable dog breeds.
What do I need to do?
Complete the pet application form
Send the application form to or give it to the AHA Manager
If you meet the criteria as outlined in the Pet Policy, then GSPCA will carry out a home visit for £10 to assess your suitability
Your Housing Officer will contact you with a final decision.
Why should I look after my pet?
If you have a pet living at your property then you must look after it. For instance, if you walk your pet then you must immediately clean up after it and securely and hygienically discard the pet droppings in a designated bin or by disposing of it in your home.
If you have a cat, then the cat litter must be disposed of in the bin, and not in any toilet. If not, it might become a nuisance and a health hazard to other tenants living nearby.
If you don’t clean up adequately after your pet then this may lead to a breach of your tenancy and you may not be able to keep your pet.
