Pet Policy Consultation

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We're currently updating our Pet Policy and would love to get your thoughts.

We understand the positive impact owning a pet can have on your wellbeing. Our pet policy is in place to ensure pets are looked after safely and responsibly.

To give your feedback, read our current policy and answer the survey below.

This consultation is now closed

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We're currently updating our Pet Policy and would love to get your thoughts.

We understand the positive impact owning a pet can have on your wellbeing. Our pet policy is in place to ensure pets are looked after safely and responsibly.

To give your feedback, read our current policy and answer the survey below.

This consultation is now closed

  • What you said

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    • 88% thought the policy was positive
    • 84% thought the policy was easy to read
    • 92% thought the policy is easy to understand
    • 73% thought the policy will help tenants manage their pets responsibly
    • It wasn’t clear how it will be enforced
    • More information should be available on who to contact if they wanted to get a pet
    • We should work in partnership with the RSPCA

  • What we did

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    • We now ask new tenants when they move in to our properties if they have any pets and issue permits at that stage if appropriate.
    • We offer advice at that time about their responsibilities if they are considering getting a pet.
    • We publish information on pet ownership on our website, which also gives information on how to request permission, and
    • Our Pets Procedure instructs officers to check whether any new pets have been added to a household when they are conducting their visits.
    • We will contact the RSPCA or other animal welfare organisations where appropriate
    • Involve Public Protection Officers to impose fixed penalty charges

    Read the final policy

Page last updated: 21 Feb 2025, 02:25 PM