Pets

Please ask us first and we will check if it’s okay for your pet to move in with you. We want you to be able to keep your pet but we have to look at:

• whether the property is suitable
• the type of pet
• number of pets
• local council regulations
• any possible impact on your neighbours or your community

• Am I in a financial position to meet the ongoing costs associated with caring for a pet?
• Do I have the environment to ensure a pet is safe and secure at all times?
• Does my current lifestyle allow me quality time to exercise, play and spend time with a dog?
• Am I committed to care for a pet for its whole life, which for some breeds can be up to 20 years?
• If you considering a dog or cat you may need to purchase the following upfront:

Before Applying

We expect you to be a responsible pet owner.

To avoid any disappointment, you should always have confirmed approval before committing to any purchase of or accepting any gifted pet.

Before you apply, please consider the following:

• Can the pet you are requesting be reasonably and humanely kept in your home.
• Would an additional pet be allowable under my local council regulations or by-laws
• Am I willing and able to comply with the reasonable conditions of pet ownership

Applying for a Pet

To obtain approval to keep a pet you will need to complete an application .

Tenants are encouraged to discuss pet ownership with their tenancy officer before applying. Your tenancy officer can provide you with information about what reasonable conditions will be applicable if approved, and help you fill in the application if you need some assistance.

You can return your complete form via email to tenanc@yourplacehousing.com.au or in person or by post to 9 Byron Place, Adelaide SA 5000

Waiting for Results: What to Expect

When we receive your application, we have 14 days to consider your request.

If your application is refused you will receive a written notice of response from us providing the reasons for our decision.

If your application is accepted, you will be asked to sign a pet agreement agreeing to any reasonable conditions that will be applicable to keeping the pet at the property.

Application Form

• Pet Application Form: Download PDF [2.39 MB]

• adopting a dog or cat from the RSPCA gives an animal a second chance and is a great way to offset some of your costs. the RSPCA helps to match the right dog with the right owner and they will provide advice about what dog best suits your lifestyle and personality
• all cats and dogs available for adoption from RSPCA are vet-checked, vaccinated, microchipped and desexed. All you will have to do is register the dog with your local council
• visit the RSPCA’s shelter at 25 Meyer Road, Lonsdale to talk about your adopting a pet.
• Click here to access the RSPCA website