Should I risk getting a Yorkie when my apartment doesn't allow pets?

[soneal]

I say no, if there is a no pet policy and the manager finds out you have a yorkie they will either kick you out or tell you to get rid of the yorkie, then what would you do? If you say you would move out if you got caught with one, why not move out now then buy a yorkie? That would be the best, then you wouldn't have to worry about getting caught . Yorkies are yappers so you definately couldn't hide one even though they are small. Anyway I hope it all works out and you get you a yorkie in the end.

[Felina]

I would definitely not get a yorkie and bring it into an apartment that doesn't allow pets. Something will happen sometime and you're pet will be caught. Are you waiting for on base housing so it will just be a short while in this apartment? If not, there must be plenty of other places that allow pets in Fairbanks, maybe even renting a small house? Try looking further out maybe down by North Pole or Moose Creek.

:^)

[MsCheryle478]

From personal experience I would say "no". I had to live temp. at an apt. a few years back before we closed on our house. I had two little dogs (one only 3 lbs.). It seemed no one would clean up after their dogs. Poop everywhere. Yet, because I had two dogs I was always blamed for all the poops out there in the common areas. I remember getting so stupid that a lot of times when my 3 pounded would poop in the tall grass I couldn't even see where it landed. Yet, I would take my paper towel and at least "pretend" that I was picking up my microscopic tiny worm sized poop. LOL. Of course while I was doing that, right next to me was a horse size poop that no one had cleaned up. Apartments are difficult to live in when you don't have pets, but give one of those nosey neighbors something to complain about and you have made their day. LOL

[lisatodd]

i used to be a resident manager and i say NO. they can evict you which will give you a bad credit score. please do not risk it. a bad credit score will follow you for years. it is not worth it.

[browniesmom622]

i would ask first it cant hurt to ask

[Yorkiedaze]

The rules should be on the papers you signed, so it may be difficult pursuading the landlord to let you have a puppy. Can you get your deposit back and look for a place that does allow pets?

[Percys_mamma]

Ok, here is my two cents. I used to work as an apartment manager. We had a no pets policy. At one point we decided to allow small pets. Cats and Dogs under a certain weight. Well....that did not go over well. Tenants completely took advantage. They we went back to the no pets policy, but allowed the cats and small dogs from when we had the pet policy in affect. The large dogs had to leave. This caused a fuss for the new people moving in. "They have a pet, we can't we!!!" And would try to sneak them in, and then we would have to send notices.

I would take to you LL about it. If he says no, then, do not sneak a pet of any kind in. It will only cause problems. For you, and for them. And, you will most likely either have to find a new home, or re-home your little guy. IF they allow it, make sure you don't "show off" your pet.

Although....I hope they let you get a little guy.....

[myteddybear]

Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

Alaska? ALASKA???? Yes, GET THE YORKIE! If you get caught, you can give him to ME!

Welcome to YT. Alaska members are few and far between around here. In fact, I think it's just you and me right now. It's depressing. Everyone else goes to Yorkie meetups and lets their Yorkies play with other Yorkies, but the only YTers with Alaska connections are former Alaskans who go on and on about how much they miss it but never return with their Yorkies.

But I'm not bitter.

OK, back to reality. Sorry. How about asking your apartment manager if they will make an exception for a tiny dog? Show him/her some pictures of Yorkies. It's not as though they tear up the furniture of anything.

Anyhow, don't give up. And if you get one, come find us for a play date!

Hey, I'm here in Alaska! So now we are three...

Ummmmmm, at least until May 1st, then we are moving to Georgia. And very unhappy about it to say the least!

Here's what happened where we are renting. Our lease says only one pet. We had a Golden already and I found myself really wanting a smaller dog after my Maltese went to live with my grandmother after her little one died. She really needed the companionship. So I went about looking for Yorkies and then just approached my landlord with it and she said sure! I was surprised but it just goes to show that it surly can't hurt to ask!

Kim

[Christen10]

Originally Posted by MarilynMonroe

yeah seems a fair idea, all you can do is try, and it wont hurt, when people think of dogs, they think huuggee dogs, they dnt think that people may want a small baby...

i would definatly try, or at least find the reasons for no dogs, it may be that someones allergic? just doesnt like them, or has never even considered that anyone would what a 'small' dog let us know what happens?

Well one of the people said it was b/c somone had like 4 or 5 cats in one of the apartments and it ruint the carpet and everything. And I'm sure it stunk up the place if they were messing on the carpet. But thats alot of animals in a apartment though and my little puppy would always be with me so it wouldn't be s**tting all over the place. But it doesn't matter, my husbands being a penis about the whole thing and is telling me I can't have a Yorkie period. MEN!!! I will get one eventually just not right now. Plus the apartment people will be like if I let you have one I'll have to let everyone have one. I just don't see it happening for me. My husband tells me I can have one, then tells me flat out I can't, and now tells me I can but is all pissy about it. He doesn't like small dogs but desn't seem to care what I want. I don't know what to do with him.

[Christen10]

Originally Posted by myteddybear

Hey, I'm here in Alaska! So now we are three...

Ummmmmm, at least until May 1st, then we are moving to Georgia. And very unhappy about it to say the least!

Here's what happened where we are renting. Our lease says only one pet. We had a Golden already and I found myself really wanting a smaller dog after my Maltese went to live with my grandmother after her little one died. She really needed the companionship. So I went about looking for Yorkies and then just approached my landlord with it and she said sure! I was surprised but it just goes to show that it surly can't hurt to ask!

Kim

Yeah but thats a place that allows animals. I mean I can ask but I'll wait until I'm living there for a few months. Don't wanna ruin this apartment for us before we even get in it. Thanks for the advice.

[Christen10]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

The rules should be on the papers you signed, so it may be difficult pursuading the landlord to let you have a puppy. Can you get your deposit back and look for a place that does allow pets?

We have been looking for months for a place with 0 luck so I don't think my husband will be in the mood to keep looking especially over a dog that he doesn't want. Its hard to find a place in Alaska and all the places usually look like s**t and are very expensive. We found a descent apartment for a good price so I don't think any of us are willing to let it go. Thanks for the advice though.

[Christen10]

Originally Posted by Percys_mamma

Ok, here is my two cents. I used to work as an apartment manager. We had a no pets policy. At one point we decided to allow small pets. Cats and Dogs under a certain weight. Well....that did not go over well. Tenants completely took advantage. They we went back to the no pets policy, but allowed the cats and small dogs from when we had the pet policy in affect. The large dogs had to leave. This caused a fuss for the new people moving in. "They have a pet, we can't we!!!" And would try to sneak them in, and then we would have to send notices.

I would take to you LL about it. If he says no, then, do not sneak a pet of any kind in. It will only cause problems. For you, and for them. And, you will most likely either have to find a new home, or re-home your little guy. IF they allow it, make sure you don't "show off" your pet.

Although....I hope they let you get a little guy.....

Thanks for your advice. It gives me alittle hope. I'll deffently talk to the landlord.

[alaskayorkie]

Originally Posted by myteddybear

Hey, I'm here in Alaska! So now we are three...

Ummmmmm, at least until May 1st, then we are moving to Georgia. And very unhappy about it to say the least!

Kim

Oh, now I remember you! Must be the alzheimer's. It's a defense mechanism to help me forget all the YTers who have left Alaska!

Have you posted pictures on my ADN dogblog? I've kept it hush hush around here because I'm trying to keep it an Alaska-dogs-only thing, but you qualify! Go to www.adn.com/dogshots and click on "send us your photos."

[myriamha]

I live in a building where pets are not allowed . The manager is a big animal lover and made an exception for me as Royce is tiny but he warned me that if there are complaints from neighbors ( ie barking ) then I will have to deal with that ....eventually two of my neighbors complained the first one I went an explained to her that Royce barks in the morning when I leave for work because he has separation anxiety and im dealing with it in fat i hired a dog behaviorist a couple of months later the second neighbor called management and complained ...I went to see the manager and I made it clear that I will never ever get rid of my dog ...luckily the manager is very undestanding and I have a good relationship with him he simply told me notto worry about the complaint and that he will deal with it ....since then thank god no one complained .

[Christen10]

Originally Posted by myriamha

I live in a building where pets are not allowed . The manager is a big animal lover and made an exception for me as Royce is tiny but he warned me that if there are complaints from neighbors ( ie barking ) then I will have to deal with that ....eventually two of my neighbors complained the first one I went an explained to her that Royce barks in the morning when I leave for work because he has separation anxiety and im dealing with it in fat i hired a dog behaviorist a couple of months later the second neighbor called management and complained ...I went to see the manager and I made it clear that I will never ever get rid of my dog ...luckily the manager is very undestanding and I have a good relationship with him he simply told me notto worry about the complaint and that he will deal with it ....since then thank god no one complained .

Thanks! I hope my manager is a big dog lover.