One dog - what about cats?

On my board we do like to 'meet' applicants' dogs, but have never scheduled an interview for a cat. The idea being that the dog will be more of a presence in the building--in and out of hallways, lobby, elevator, etc, whereas a cat is confined to the individual apartment.

Keep in mind that some landlords will not allow cats because cats (more specifically their pee) can absolutely ruin wood flooring, carpeting and the like. But sounds like you are looking to purchase, not rent, so that likely won't apply to you unless you happen to find a particularly strict building.

lcsa, I would put a letter from your vet or groomer in the application package -- "I've been taking care of Fluffy for the past x years, she has a sweet personality and is up-to-date on all her shots" -- that sort of thing.

Buildings that restrict pets have often had a problem with a pet in the past, and proactively demonstrating that you're a responsible owner goes a long way.

ali r.
{downtown broker}

May want to test the existing dogs in the building to see if they'll go after the cat. And the cat to see if they'll go after the board member's bird.

I would also make sure that the letter from the vet says the cat has been spayed or neutered. That would be an issue with intact cats, howling to get out.

We actually already have copies of their records from when we adopted each that says they were neutered, so we're set on that front. But all of this is helpful info. Thanks!