Zsogho, is a funny name but what is the cause. The first basic goal is to find a way for more landlords to allow pets. There are many who will give up their pet in exchange for a place to live. 

Second is the re-homing fee. There may be a need for it in some cases, but it is being abused by people who for some reason cannot keep their pet, such as a medical condition, or a move either across town or out of state. So why should a person have to pay to remove a responsibility from the owners care. A re-homing fee may only mean a person can pay, but will they love and care for the pet. 

The Basic Law on Pets:

Landlords have the right to prohibit pets of any kind on their leased premises and also have the right to allow some pets but not others. Thus, a landlord can allow dogs but not cats, or dogs but only if less than a certain number or size, etc. In some states, a landlord can even insist that the dog or cat be spayed or neutered. Size of the animal, breed of the animal, etc. may all be used by the landlord to restrict ownership of the animal on the premises. This makes sense since the landlord may prohibit any animal, with the exceptions noted below.

Many landlords can and do require a special pet deposit to pay for damage that an animal can cause. And consent for an animal may be withdrawn if the animal becomes obnoxious or noisy, such as barking or leaving feces in public places.

There are exceptions to the right of a landlord to prohibit or impose restrictions on all pets. More than nine thousand people nationwide rely on trained guide dogs to help them with physical day-to-day activities. An additional ten thousand people rely on these same animals for emotional support, such as for depression or anxiety. It is illegal for a landlord to refuse a tenancy to a disabled tenant that relies on a service or support animal. This is based on the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1988.

Pets by the Numbers

Data and Statistics on pet ownership, community cat and shelter populations in the United States. Click here