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You might think that Black Jack, Missouri, is named after the famous card game, but it's actually named for a stand of majestic Blackjack oaks growing near the banks of the Missouri River.
Today, Black Jack is currently a lovely little sleepy suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. However, it hasn't always been a settled, suburban town. In fact, the town has some history! Black Jack was a stopover for farmers on the route to 1840s St. Louis, then located 12 miles to the south. In 1865, a postal station was established on Halls Ferry Road. A blacksmith and a wagon wright soon moved in, and the village began to draw more settlers. Meanwhile, the thriving metropolis of St. Louis blossomed to the south. In August of 1970, area residents voted to incorporate the city of Black Jack. Today, almost 2,600 people call this little 2.6-square-mile plot of land their home. Even though today there are a lot of people and a lot of businesses here, residents also appreciate nature at the sprawling, 75-acre Harold J. Evangelista Park. See more
Finding an apartment in Black Jack that accepts your pet may not be easy, but it’s very possible. Keep in mind, most of the time you’ll have to pay a premium for bringing your dog along in your new apartment. Some apartments require you to pay monthly pet rent, others will ask for a non-refundable pet fee or a refundable pet deposit.
While landlords and property management companies have varying pet policies, most of them limit the number of dogs you can bring to your apartment and include breed and weight restrictions.
If your pet falls under some of the restrictions outlined in the pet policy, it’s still worth asking the landlord if they can make an exception for your dog. Preparing a pet resume ahead of time could help you build the case for your furry friend. Make sure to include information on behavioral training your dog went through over the years and proof of vaccinations. If you can, include references from your former landlord and/or neighbors.