Can I have a pet?
Yes. If you live in a house, bungalow, flat or maisonette you are allowed 2 domestic pets.
Examples of domestic pets are dogs, cats, small caged animals, small caged birds, small amphibians or fish. You don’t need permission from us for these kinds of pets.
If you want to have more than 2 pets, you need to ask permission for this.
Can I have a pet if I live in shared accommodation?
If you live in any kind of shared or communal accommodation that has any shared kitchen facilities or living areas, you need to request permission from us to have a pet.
Can I have a pet if I live in a private rent home?
You need to request permission for this and let us know what type of pet you would like.
What should I do if I want to keep other types of animals?
If you would like to keep other types of animals, such as large birds, chickens, ferrets, or anything else, you must ask us for permission, even if they usually live outdoors.
How do I request permission?
Send an email to enquiries@futureshg.co.uk or fill out our online form letting us know what kind of pet or animal you would like to have. Our neighbourhoods team will look into this and let you know within 5 working days if you have been given permission, or let you know why we’re saying no.
If you wish to keep a pet please ensure you are following the below conditions from your tenancy agreement
- The animal(s) must be kept under proper control at all times.
- The animal(s) must not cause a nuisance or danger to persons or other animals. Nuisance includes excessive or persistent noise caused by the animal(s). In some cases keeping a large number of animals in your home will cause a nuisance even if each animal is acting in a normal manner.
- The animal(s) must not be permitted to cause damage to our property or communal area.
- The animal(s) must not be permitted to foul in any communal areas. It is your duty to clean up after your pets.
Information about keeping an XL Bully dog can be found here.
