FIREPAW’s Companion Animal Renter’s Program [CARP] was recently referred to readers by a Washington Post op-ed written by award-winning journalist S.E. Smith. It was a piece about the reported spike in post-pandemic pet dumping in which, rather than pointing fingers at the pet-owners, the author offers more expansive, socio-cultural contextual factors as explanations for pet abandonment in the U.S. Read on for Resources for Tenants and Landlords…Rental Housing and Pets…
Category: Companion Animal Renters
Collateral Damage Pets Get a Rescue Plan
The Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Boston plans to try to keep a roof over the heads of the Boston area’s animals, offering anyone now facing eviction due to Covid-related income loss the chance to temporarily put their furry friends up in a foster home.
FIREPAW TV Segment: Live, Streaming and On-Demand
FIREPAW co-founders are making a return appearance on the Schenectady Today television show with host Ann Parillo.
The FIREPAW produced television segment, “Helping Animals and Their People” focuses on animal-friendly rental housing from both the renter’s and rental property owner’s perspective.
Pets, Moving and Relocation Stress: New Video
Pets and Moving…and Relocation Stress video
Explores the unique problems–and solutions–of the effects of relocation stress and moving with pets (including problems securing pet-friendly housing). A “must see” for anyone who is planning to move and has companion animal family members.
Landlords Cannot Ban Pets: Ontario
Great news for renters and their animals in Ontario: a new law was recently passed that prohibits landlords from banning … More