You said they caused damages to the carpet. You said you want to move because everyone is causing problems for you. Your landlord did a walk through and found 8 dogs and you wonder why he's upset! Yes it's sad that dogs are being put to sleep, but you cant rescue them all! Also, you said due to circumstances you had someone move in with you who brought 4 dogs with her.....now you are saying you rescued them all. Sorry that you dont like the truth.....if you want 8 dogs then buy your own house and let them destroy it, but I completely understand why your landlord wants you out! I knew of a lady who hoarded cats too because she wanted to save them all.......you have to know where to draw the line, this isnt your house so have some respect!

Ruby answered on 11/4/09. Helpful? / 0

It doesn't matter if you have one dog or twelve dogs... YOU do not own the property, your landlord does and it is his decision whether or not he allows dogs and/or how many he allows. Frankly, if I rented to someone who had a certain amount of dogs with my knowledge and suddenly that number doubled, I would be right there having you remove the extra dogs. If you refused, since I own the property I would probably take legal steps to have them and you removed. I personally do not think you have a leg to stand on, however it will ultimately depend on your landlord and your lease.
The fact that you are running a rescue from your home probably will give the landlord MORE reason to have the dogs removed. There is more to running a rescue than having a kennel license...you need a business license, and various other legal licenses to classify you as a rescue. You also become subject to kennel inspections in most states and, again, there are lots of other regulations depending on your stat

Toto, CD, RN, CGC answered on 11/4/09. Helpful? / 0

You need to read your lease, check your local laws and/or consult a lawyer, it depends on where you live. Toto gave a very good answer.

The last place I rented, it said right in the lease that I could not operate a business from the rental property. If your lease is similar and your landlord considers your rescue efforts a business (even if it is not-for-profit), your landlord can ask you to stop operating the business or evict you.

My lease also said how many people could live on the property - if you've exceeded that number with your guest, your landlord also has reason to evict you.

Your local animal control can tell you whether they can remove the dogs on your landlord's request. Maybe you can ask your landlord for a reasonable amount of time (30 days) to make changes - either rehome some of the dogs or move out. Until then, make sure the dogs are good, the house/yard is clean, and you pay your rent on time.

Good Luck!

Zack answered on 11/4/09. Helpful? / 0

"sanity prevails."

At last!!!...Praise all Good!!!!!

Member 73926 answered on 11/4/09. Helpful? / 0

Apparently you're upset because the "negative" answers you received were not in harmony with what YOU want.

Your initial thread stated you only had four dogs of your own. Another person moved in and brought four more dogs making eight. Now you're stating that all the animals are yours because you run a rescue?? Which is the true story?

Did the landlord KNOW you were going to be running a rescue/foster IN the home, thus bringing MORE animals on the property? If not, then you knowingly omitted important information from him and he has every reason to be angry while attempting to evict you and your animals.

Other posters have given you facts of information regarding running a business from a home, licensing, kennel operation,etc.,.

Frankly, if you did NOT inform the landlord initially about your rescue and the fact that you would have MORE animals around, you are IN THE WRONG, plain and simple.

Go buy a farm of your own where you can do what you like.

Boo answered on 12/16/09. Helpful? / 0