Sweet Home, OR

3 Dog Friendly Apartments for Rent

In a great marketing move long before focus groups, two communities of Buckhead and Mossville joined together under the new name of Sweet Home in 1874. Covered bridges, country music, and outdoor adventure pretty much describe this Oregon city nicknamed the Gateway to the Santiam Playground. Waterways such as the Santiam River, Calapooia River, Foster Lake, Green Peter Lake, and the prehistoric Petrified Forest make Sweet Home rich in natural resources like crystals and precious metals. Speaking of water, Sweet Home experiences precipitation for about half the year (or if you're optimistic, over 150 sunny days annually). See more

Finding an apartment in Sweet Home 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.