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Hurricane, West Virginia isn't the only local place named after a weather phenomenon. The town gets its name from nearby Hurricane Creek, which was so-named by surveyors commissioned by George Washington when they noticed that a group of trees near the mouth of the river were all bent in one direction. They thought it looked like a hurricane had struck the area. What's more, about 15 minutes southeast of Hurricane is a small community known as Tornado.
Located near the West Virginian capital of Charleston, Hurricane is in Putnam County. With 6,359 residents, according to 2012 population numbers, the town is part of the metropolitan area that encompasses Huntington, WV, Ashland, KY, and parts of Ohio. Watch how you say the town name when you move to Hurricane! While you might be tempted to pronounce it like meteorologists do when they're talking about the weather formation of the same name, this Hurricane is pronounced HURR-i-CUNN. Don't worry, locals will correct you when you get it wrong. Every time. See more
Finding an apartment in Hurricane 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.