09/27/2026
House hunting with a pet? Add “approved by the dog” to your checklist. 😂
You’ve found the house you love… but then reality hits:
🐶 Is there a fenced yard?
🐱 Where will the litter box go?
🐾 Are there stairs your older pet will struggle with?
🚪 Is there a safe spot for muddy paws, food bowls, and all the toys you somehow accumulated?
A home can check all your boxes and still not work for your four-legged family member.
The solution?
Before you fall in love with a home, make a “pet-friendly must-have” list and bring it with you to every showing. A little planning now can save you from a lot of “What were we thinking?!” later.
Because your pet may not be contributing to the down payment… but they definitely have opinions. 😅🐕