Pet Policy
Pets can be a great source of companionship and enrich our lives. They can also offer health and social benefits to their owners. We want you to experience the benefits of pet ownership, while making sure your pet doesn’t have a negative
impact on neighbours.
Permission to keep an assistance dog will be approved in line with the Equality Act 2010 on receipt of the correct proof of registration.
Please read the below information and advice on having a pet in your home
Helpful information when considering what pet is right for you.
We will consider the following when looking at your request for a pet
As part of your application, our team will discuss with your the conditions that you are responsible for. These include:
- Do you have any other pets in your home? A maximum of 2 pets is considered reasonable
- What type and breed of pet are you thinking of getting and is it suitable for your home
- Pets must be vaccinated and microchipped
- Are there any existing concerns regarding your home or tenancy
- Do you have an emergency contact that can care for the pet in the eventuality that you can no longer provide care
- Is your home secure and safe for a pet? Think about your garden and fencing (if you have a garden, ensuring the fencing is suitable to keep a pet secure the tenant responsibility to provide
You can expect a written response to your request within 30 days.
The new Pet Policy is effective as of the 01st July 2024. Caredig will not review existing pet ownership in line with the above conditions unless the tenant has demonstrated poor pet ownership.
Pets we do not allow in Caredig homes
Requests will not be considered or approved for any animal or breed under the following circumstances:
- Non-domestic animals for example horses, poultry and livestock
- The tenant or a resident living at the property has any convictions or past history of abandonment, cruelty, neglect or mistreatment of animals, or convictions for any offences under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, or has been disqualified from keeping animals due to a conviction
- Animals noted in the following legislation (including any subsequent amendments to the legislation): Dangerous Dogs Act 1989 and 1991 Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976
- We will not approve requests for XL Bully breeds regardless of exemption status
The above concerns must also be reported to the Police on 101 and action will be taken as per the ASB & Community Safety Policy.
If a tenant is found to have an animal under the above categories including reporting all concerns to the relevant authorities for further investigation.
Banned dogs | South Wales Police (south-wales.police.uk)
Banned dogs | Dyfed-Powys Police
Report ASB issues to us at info@caredig.co.uk