Keeping pets and animals

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Before you consider buying a pet you need written permission from Leeds City Council as there are restrictions for keeping animals in a council home.

Prospective tenants will be advised of any restrictions on keeping pets and animals when a property is offered to them.

The Pets Policy has been developed after consultation with tenants and animal welfare organisations.



There is a quick guide to the Pets Policy (PDF 38KB) available to download.​


   
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Cat neuteringCat neutering<div class="ExternalClass8CCC27D2E596402880E9F7839A6943A5"><p>Neutering prevents female cats coming into season, when they may attract unwanted male attention, become pregnant or have false pregnancies.</p> <p>Housing Leeds works in partnership with Cats Protection to provide neutering vouchers to Leeds City Council tenants who qualify for assistance. For more information and to find out if you are eligible for vouchers to get your cat neutered please contact your housing officer.</p> </div>
MicrochippingMicrochipping<div class="ExternalClassFE5574D485DE4800BDF66AD4E8C1642B"><p>​​Microchipping your pet gives them the best chance of being identified and returned to you if they become lost or stolen.</p> <p>Microchipping is compulsory for all dogs by law. Your vet is able to microchip your dog. You can find out more by downloading our <strong><a href="/docs/MCHIP%20leaflet%202016.pdf">Microchipping leaflet (PDF 245KB)</a></strong>.</p> ​<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start" style="display:none;"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end" style="display:none;"></span></div>
Refusal of permissionRefusal of permission<div class="ExternalClass8F0F7DA114734CEAABA270CC9D4BF702"><p>Permission will be refused in some circumstances, for example:</p> <p>If you request to keep more pets than the policy allows (a maximum of 2 cats or dogs and a reasonable number of smaller animals).</p> <p>You request to keep wild animals, livestock or dangerous animals.</p> <p>Pets are not allowed in the type of property you live in, such as high rise blocks and flats with a communal entrance.</p> <p>If you have a history of animal neglect or cruelty.</p> <p>If the pet causes a nuisance, frightens or annoys people or damages council property.</p> <p>Permission can be refused on other grounds. If we refuse permission we will write to you to let you know the reasons for our decision.</p></div>
Requesting permissionhttps://www.leeds.gov.uk/docs/Application%20to%20keep%20a%20pet.pdf, Application form to keep a petRequesting permission<div class="ExternalClass00979DDE2B5F41F0BE10DA428E5E6053"><p>Written permission from Leeds City Council is required to keep a pet in a council home.</p> <p>Permission is granted on the basis that you abide by the Pets Policy.  </p> <p>In properties where pets are permitted, you can keep small domestic pets, such as rabbits, rodents, fish and caged birds and a maximum of two dogs or cats (eg a total of 2 animals)</p> <p>Apply for permission using the application form link below.</p></div>
Your tenancy agreementYour tenancy agreement<div class="ExternalClassE2BCFE9B7D454AD5AE4D4AD5F81B726C">Your tenancy agreement states that you must abide by the pets policy.  Failing to do so could result in tenancy enforcement action including the loss of your home.</div>

 

 

Application to keep a pethttps://www.leeds.gov.uk/docs/Application to keep a pet.pdf30151pdf
Pets policy quick guidehttps://www.leeds.gov.uk/docs/Guide to the pets policy.pdf38754pdf
Microchipping leaflethttps://www.leeds.gov.uk/docs/MCHIP leaflet 2016.pdf4940290pdf
Pets Policyhttps://www.leeds.gov.uk/docs/Pets Policy.pdf60575pdf

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