Nestled almost 500 miles north of the America’s most star-studded city is the aptly named Paradise, a stunning town stretched out across 18 miles of California’s Central Valley and filled with some of the most breath-taking, scene-stealing sights there are on the North American continent (but don’t take our word for it, just ask Tom Selleck, current Paradise resident and mustached heartthrob).
Since the late 1800s, Paradise has rested proudly at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range where it first served as a mining and sawmill community. Today it’s significantly more modern, but it still retains much of its Gold Rush charm, with sites like the 3,670 acre Bidwell Park boasting landscapes so untouched by the fingers of time that it’s not hard to imagine how amazed early settlers must have been at their discoveries. See more
Finding an apartment in Paradise 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.