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AdvoCATS is a non-profit voluntary organisation which provides a FREE practical support and advice service to tenants and landlords where there are issues with keeping pets in rented properties.
Surrendering pets for rental issues is the second highest reason animals are handed in to rescues, and with more people renting than ever before, the problem is getting worse.
Pets with perfectly good, loving homes are taking up space in shelters which is desperately needed for genuine strays and hardship cases.
AdvoCATS looks to take the fear of the unknown out of the pet permission equation. We compile documentation such as vet references, pet assessments, and tenant checks to enable a landlord to make an informed decision about allowing a pet in their property. We can also step in with support and advice to help prevent small issues from becoming bigger problems.
AdvoCATS is run by people with a solid background in pet rescue, animal welfare, and the private rental sector (PRS). Our work is backed by many of the big names in these in these three areas, including:
And many many more…
Heads for Tails! is our ongoing umbrella campaign calling for a simple change in the law to make renting with pets easier and fairer for both landlords AND tenants.
Despite unprecedented support from both the PRS and the animal welfare world, plus cross-party political support, the Labour government, although initially receptive, have decided against allowing landlords to ask for pet damage insurance.
Whether it’s talking to the general public, clients,...
