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PET RESUME
(with thanks to the San Francisco SPCA)
When presenting yourself and your animal to
a prospective landlord a clear well worded resume for
your pet can go a long way. We have gathered the following
tips for your use in writing a resume that will be effective
in demonstrating your pet's best qualities and your responsibility
as a pet owner.
Be certain to point out traits about your pet's age and activity
level that makes it a good tenant. Focus on how your animal
is suited for city living, if the animal has lived in apartments
and is used to it say so. Tell the prospective landlord
how special your pet is to you.
Give examples of your pet's good behavior, and your responsibility.
Has your dog been to obedience school or had special training?
If your dog has lived in apartments before and is accustomed
to it, be sure to say so. If you have more than one cat,
let the landlord know how well your pets get along and keep
each other company while you are away. If your cat uses
a scratching post, say so and make sure to note that your
cat is litter box trained.
If your animal has been to obedience school or had training
make certain to mention that. If you have more than one
animal make sure to mention how well they get along with
one another. Make sure to indicate that your animal is
Litter/house trained.
There is a huge difference between a young energetic animal
and an older sedate one. If you have a calmer animal say
so, if you have a more energetic animal indicate your responsibility
in providing the animal with exercise.
Mention how you keep your pet clean and free of fleas.
Tell the prospective landlord that your animal is spayed
or neutered and explain how this makes for a more obedient
and healthier pet. Also download and print out Pet
Health report PDF (you will need the free Acrobat
PDF reader from Adobe to view and print this form) form
and have your veterinarian fill it out to show that your
pet is in good health and vaccinated, mention who your veterinarian
is in your pet's resume.
Indicate that you have arrangements for your pet when
you go to work or on vacation.
Explain that you always clean up after your dog, and/or
dispose of cat litter properly, and make sure you do.
If you are a member of the SPCA or other animal protection
organization, be sure to mention it.
In addition to your pet's resume, you may also want to
attach reference letters from current and previous landlords
and/or neighbors; certificates of completion of obedience/training
classes; references from your pet's trainer or groomer,
and if your pet is cute, a picture.
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SAMPLE CAT RESUME
Felix
(John & Jane Doe, Owners)
123 Main Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 555-5555
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| Description: |
Felix is a friendly, well-behaved cat who is used
to being indoors and and is accustomed to apartment
life. He is a 5 year old male tabby cat who enjoys
sleeping in the sun and playing with his toys. He
has a large scratching post which is the only thing
he uses to sharpen his claws, and he is fully litter box
trained. We have had Felix for four years, and he
is a cherished member of our family. |
| Health/Grooming: |
Felix is neutered, which benefits both his behavior
and health. Since he does not go outdoors, fleas are
normally not a problem. We brush Felix often, and
have him professionally groomed at least once a year.
He is also kept up-to-date on all vaccinations, and
receives regular health exams from his veterinarian.
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| About us: |
As cat owners, we always try to act responsibly.
We clean Felix's litter box every day, and always
dispose of litter in a sealed bag. We arrange for
reliable pet care if we are going out of town. We
are so sure that Felix will be a "good tenant,"
we are willing to put up an extra security deposit.
We are members of the SPCA and are committed to responsible,
caring pet ownership. |
| References: |
Our current landlord can be reached at (323) 555-5555.
Please see attached letters of recommendation and
other documentation. |
| We would be happy to have a
potential landlord meet Felix, visit him in his current
home and/or check in to see how he is adjusting to his
new surroundings after we move in. |
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SAMPLE DOG RESUME
Rover
(John & Jane Doe, Owners)
123 Main Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 555-5555
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| Description: |
Rover is a friendly, well-behaved dog who is accustomed
to apartment life. He is a 5 year old medium-sized
black Lab mix who is mature, calm and easy going.
We have had Rover for four years, and he is a cherished
member of our family. If you have any questions about
our dog, please ask. |
| Health/Grooming: |
Rover is neutered, which benefits both his behavior
and health. Since he does not go outdoors, fleas are
generally not a problem. We brush Rover often, and
have him professionally groomed at least once a year.
He is also kept up-to-date on all vaccinations and
receives regular health exams from his veterinarian.
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| Activities: |
We walk Rover twice a day, and go to one of the
City's many off-leash areas for more vigorous exercise
at least 3 times a week. Rover's behavior on and off-leash
is exemplary. He loves the beach, and friends often
"borrow" him to go along with them. These
activities satisfy Rover's exercise requirements,
and he is calm and content relaxing indoors while
we are away at work. |
| About us: |
As dog owners, we always try to act responsibly.
We have taken a class on dog behavior, we always clean
up after our dog, and we arrange for reliable pet
care if we are going out of town. We are so sure Rover
will be a "good tenant," we are willing
to put up an additional security deposit. We are members
of the SPCA, and are committed to responsible, caring
pet ownership. |
| References: |
Our current landlord can be reached at (323) 555-5555.
Please see attached letters of recommendation and
other documentation. |
| We would be happy to have a
potential landlord meet Rover, visit him in his current
home and/or check in to see how he is adjusting to his
new surroundings after we move in. |
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