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How To Find Pet-Friendly Apartments in Zionsville

May 22, 2020

Apartment with dog

If you own a dog or cat or are thinking about getting one in a couple of months, you’ll need to find a pet-friendly apartment in Zionsville.  Unfortunately, “pet-friendly” can actually be a bit misleading. Unfortunately, the “pet-friendly” term doesn’t share the same meaning from community to community. Some pet-friendly apartments may really mean that you can have a pet, but only with restrictions on breed or size. Other Zionsville apartment complexes may even have accommodations for your pet like designated parks for your dog to play or free waste disposal bags.

With such dramatic differences in pet-friendly apartments in Zionsville, what things should you look at to discover the one that fits you and your pet?

Start Off By Looking At The Complex’s Pet Policy

Family walking with their dog on neighborhood trail

A community is only as friendly to dogs and cats as the pet policy. The pet policy goes over what restrictions you have in regard to pet ownership. Some pet policies give great flexibility and allow you to have any pet you’d like. Some have restrictions on different types of dog breeds. Others may put limitations on the number of pets, size or weight. And some other policies ban dogs altogether and only permit housebound cats or small caged animals.

Few apartments limit the types of cat breeds allowed. A pet policy that limits the number of pets permitted in a single household is usually much more likely. There also might be extra charges associated with your pets, like higher rent or costs for cleaning when you and your pet move out, or a pet deposit you have to pay when you move in.

A pet policy with a lot of stipulations doesn’t necessarily mean that the complex isn’t friendly to pets—as long as you and your pet fit within the parameters. But if you have a pet such as an American Staffordshire Terrier or a Great Dane, or are parents to a whole bunch of playful kittens, you should definitely carefully review the pet policy before falling in love with a particular community.

Take A Look At The Pet Amenities On Your In-Person Tour

Picture of dog park in our Zionsville apartment community

Just like you would investigate the gym and pool on your apartment tour, make sure to check out the amenities for pets. Dedicated areas for your dog to play give your pup the room to burn off excess energy and make new friends. Frequent walking stations with disposal bags, garbage cans, and water bowls keep the community clean. Some apartments even have playdates or discounts on grooming for residents!

Although these accommodations for pets look great on paper, the actual test of their friendliness to pets is just how carefully they’re maintained. If the place for dogs to play hasn’t been mowed and is covered in trash, then it’s basically useless. Properties that welcome pets ensure that waste disposal bags are consistently refilled and that the cans are emptied regularly. Basically, when you schedule your in-person tour in Zionsville, be sure to note whether the amenities for pets are maintained as well as the accommodations for the human residents.

Take A Look At A Number of Reviews To Discover Pet-Friendly Intangibles

If you are on the fence of whether a complex is a good place for a pet or not, be sure to check out reviews on the Zionsville apartment. Many apartment residents see their fur-babies as a significant part of the family and willingly share stories about their experiences. You may discover that the maintenance staff brings treats to pass out when entering your apartment for a service call. Or that the complex’s office sets up a pet adoption day with the humane society. You probably are safe to put those in the “friendly to pets” column.

These reviews will also be able to tell you of the landlords that won’t refund security deposits due to cleaning costs, or the ones who demand excessive rent for pets. Try not to let a single unflattering opinion sway you, but if you notice a lot of disgruntled dog or cat owners, then you may consider looking at another apartment.

Sylo Apartments Would Be A Great New Place To Call Home In Zionsville For You And Your Dog Or Cat

When you’re searching for a pet-friendly apartment in Zionsville, be sure to take a look at Sylo Apartments. We’d love to let you tour the place where both you and your pet can be comfortable. Contact us at (317) 209-9209 or click on the button below to schedule a tour.  We also have virtual tours available! If youare not able to make it to the property, take a look at our detailed virtual tours.