Can I keep a pet in a Share house?
Some Share house allow you to keep pets.In line with the pet boom in recent years, the number of Share house where you can live with your pet is increasing. Although the numbers are still small, there are an increasing number of properties in central Tokyo that allow pets.
If you are looking for a regular rental property that allows pets, the rent and registration fee tend to be high, but with a Share house, you can keep costs low.
What kind of Share house are there that allow pets?
There are two main types of pet-friendly Share house.One is a type of property where each tenant has their own pet. If the tenant is the type to keep pets, the number of pets living in one property will inevitably increase, and there is a possibility that various types of pets will live together.
The other type is a type where all the residents take care of the pets owned by the Share house management company. In this type of home, there are usually only one or two pets, and all residents take turns to care for them. Additionally, this type of home usually comes pre-stocked with pet supplies in the common areas.
4 benefits of living in a pet-friendly Share house
Here we will introduce four benefits of living in a Share house where you can live with your pet.Advantages: You can share equipment, goods, etc.
If you are living in a Share house with your pet, you should be concerned about the facilities in the room. A Share house where you can live with your pet has a dog run on the rooftop, a shower room for pets, a dust box for pets to excrete, a cat tower and a cat walk, and other facilities for your precious family to spend their time comfortably and happily. Some properties have Facility usage fees and maintenance fees are often included in the rent and common service fee. It's nice to be able to easily use equipment that would be expensive or require a large amount of space to purchase personally.
Advantage 2: Pets can live freely
Being able to live freely is one of the benefits of living in a pet-friendly Share house.Pet-friendly Share house have more spacious floor plans than typical single-person rental properties. The room is designed to allow your pet to move freely, so you can choose a room with a sense of freedom.
In addition, if you live in a Share house that allows pets, you won't have to worry about your pet's cries to the neighbors, so neither the residents nor their pets need to worry unnecessarily. However, if your pet barks unnecessarily or is aggressive, it may be difficult to move into a pet-friendly Share house.
Advantage 3: You can help and interact with other residents
Another big benefit of living in a pet-friendly Share house is that you can help and interact with other residents when it comes to caring for your pet.Just because you love pets, you can have a lot of things to talk about, which makes life more enjoyable. You can take your pet for a walk with other residents, go on a trip, discuss issues such as training, and expand your relationships through your pet. Even though our lifestyles are different, we have one thing in common: we love pets, which makes our living environment very comfortable.
If you are single and have a pet, you will need to ask a friend to take care of your pet when you are away from home for a long time, or you will need to use a pet Share house. You may also be able to ask other residents to take care of your situation.
Advantage 4: You can imagine life with a pet
Another advantage of living in a pet-friendly Share house is that even those who have never owned a pet can imagine what it would be like to live with a pet.Even if you don't have a pet, there are some properties where you can live in a pet-friendly Share house. Therefore, if you are considering keeping a pet in the future, you can experience life with a pet by living in a pet-friendly Share house. You may also receive advice on raising a pet from your sharemates.
Three disadvantages of living in a pet-friendly Share house
There are some disadvantages to living in a Share house that allows pets. From here, I will explain three disadvantages of living in a Share house that allows pets.Disadvantages: Few Share house allow pets
As mentioned above, there are still not many Share house that allow pets compared to regular Share house . Therefore, there is a possibility that there are no Share house in the area you want to live in, or that you cannot find a property that meets your detailed requirements such as location and conditions.Disadvantages ② Noisy and easy to get dirty
If you live in a Share house where residents keep pets, there are also disadvantages such as having a large number of pets can make them noisy and make common areas more likely to get dirty. To avoid this situation, it would be a good idea to choose a property where the Share house management company allows pets. This is because with this type of pet, the number of pets is small, about 1 to 2, and problems such as dirt and barking are relatively unlikely to occur.
Disadvantage 3: May not be compatible with other pets
Also, be aware that your pet may not necessarily be a good match with your senior pet. If the pets are not compatible with each other, there is a concern that the noise caused by barking and the stress caused to each pet due to fighting. Therefore, it is recommended that you bring your pet with you when viewing the Share house to see if they are compatible with each other as much as possible.Things to keep in mind when living in a pet-friendly Share house
When considering moving to a pet-friendly Share house, please keep the following points in mind. Things to keep in mind when living in a pet-friendly Share house
- ●Properly follow the rules of the Share house
- ● Have your dog vaccinated and neutered.
- ● Train it in advance.
- ● Check compatibility with your senior pet.
A pet-friendly Share house is a place where multiple people and pets live together. Be sure to be aware of your manners as a resident. Specifically, we will clean your room, take out the trash, manage the usage and hygiene of the kitchen and bathroom, and deal with pet odors. In order to live comfortably, it is important to follow the rules of the property you live in.
Pay attention to whether your pet will cause trouble with other residents or pets. Dogs must be trained in advance to prevent them from barking or biting unnecessarily, as this will put stress on other residents and pets. In addition, it is common for Share house to require vaccinations and neutering before moving in.
When living with a pet, choose a Share house that allows pets.
What did you think. This time, we explained whether there are Share house properties that allow pets, their advantages and disadvantages, and things to keep in mind when living in one. There are Share house where you can move in with your pet, but the number is still small. Pet-friendly Share house have many advantages, so we recommend that you carefully check the precautions before considering moving in. Although XROSS HOUSE does not offer pet-friendly Share house, we do offer properties with various conditions, mainly in popular areas. If there is a property you are interested in, please feel free to contact us.
