Moving to a new place can be just as stressful for your pet as it is for you. However, you can't reasonably or responsibly ignore the impact your pet has on your neighbors. Some laws governing pets in the Denver Metro area and a few common-sense rules to keep your neighbors happy follow.
- Always clean up after your pet
- When not on your property, keep your dog on a leash
- By keeping your cat indoors, keep him/her healthy and help them live longer
- Ensure that your dog or cat is licensed and wearing identification
- Have your dog or cat spayed or neutered to help keep it healthy and behaved
- Provide your pet with appropriate exercise
- If you're a prospective resident, impress upon your potential property owner/manager/roommate your knowledge of the laws governing pets in the Denver Metro area and your responsibility.
- Make sure you bring previous references for your pet to new property managers/owners/roommates
- Offer to let the potential Owner have an "interview" with your pet