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The Best Ways to Find a Pet-Friendly Rental in Dublin

September 11, 2017 by Meg 13 Comments

Although it is super tricky to find a rental that is pet friendly, it is possible. Here are the considerations you should have when looking for a pet-friendly rental in Dublin, Ireland.Lately I have been getting a few emails from people looking to move to Ireland with their pets. The number one question they ask is how easy is it to find a place to live with your pet. In the sage words of Nelson Mandela, it always seems impossible until it is done. Although I am sure he never meant it for moving to a new country with your pet. Although it is super tricky to find a rental that is pet friendly, it is possible. I tried to list a few of the considerations you should have when looking for a pet-friendly rental in Dublin.

While moving your pet over to Ireland can be relatively easy to do (no quarantine definitely helps, but read my post on all you need to know about moving your pet to Ireland f you need help with this.). The trick is once you are over here; it is a bit of a stress finding accommodation for the whole family, fur babies included.

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If you can – divide and conquer. 

We didn’t want to kennel Jack while we looked for a place to stay, so my husband moved over a few weeks before we did to find a pet-friendly place.

Search online, but try do it while you are in Ireland.

We looked online, on www.daft.ie, to find a place to rent in Dublin. I think we were lucky, given the time we moved over and that my husband was available to meet at any time of the day. We found a place within 10days, and were able to move into the place 4 days later. I do think that was a bit of luck and the fact that the place we found was empty already helped move the process along quicker than expected.

Narrow down the search, by looking for what you need.

It is better to look while one of you is here; this is because places go so quickly. When you are looking for places online, try advanced search settings by looking for places that are privately managed by the landlord and not a rental agent. This is because a landlord can make a decision on the spot on whether he/she is happy to allow pets – a rental agent will need to sign this off with the owner, and it is far easier for that person to say no if they haven’t met you. Search for places that have a garden or small outside area. You will also find it more likely to find a pet friendly lace in a house, versus a flat. I guess this might also come down to what kind of pet you have, but a flat doesn’t just mean what the owner allows – you also need to factor in what the body corporate of that block of flats allow.

Be available to act fast.

You will need to act fast, if you see a place that ticks all your boxes, be available to go see the place and make a decision right there. One of the deciding factors to how we were able to secure the home we live in now, was that Rob was able to draw the deposit and offer it right then and then.

Be prepared to pay a bit more.

If you can, you might have to budget a bit more, in some cases I have heard of people offering a double deposit to secure a home for themselves and their pet. Depending on where you want to live, rental prices in Dublin are quite pricey. We chose to find a place that was closer to the city, and central to public transport because we don’t own a car and we also wanted to experience living in a city versus outer areas which are more similar to the suburbs we had back in South Africa. We ended up with a place that is a bit older and with basic furnishings than what we hoped, but it’s central and close to bus, train and luas (tram) so it’s the perfect lock up and go for us. We are super lucky that our landlords are really nice, and they allowed us to keep Jack with us which was the most important thing!

HOW DID YOU FIND PET FRIENDLY PLACE TO RENT IN YOUR TOWN?

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Although it is super tricky to find a rental that is pet friendly, it is possible. Here are the considerations you should have when looking for a pet-friendly rental in Dublin, Ireland.

Although it is super tricky to find a rental that is pet friendly, it is possible. Here are the considerations you should have when looking for a pet-friendly rental in Dublin, Ireland.

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  1. Ann says

    September 11, 2017 at 7:12 pm

    Hi Meg! Our tickets are booked and we are leaving in six weeks! We have four pets and are having sleepless nights. Hopefully the fact that they are older and don’t get on the furniture will help. Hold thumbs!!

    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 12, 2017 at 8:39 am

      I am sure you will be absolutely fine, also considering you wont be looking in Dublin! Did the blood works come back for all 4? Good luck with the move!

      Reply
  2. Mica (@AwayFromTheBlue) says

    September 13, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    While I’m not in Dublin, I think that this is a good resource! It can be hard finding rentals here when you have pets so this advice is helpful even here in Australia.

    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 13, 2017 at 4:11 pm

      Thanks so much Mica, it is great to know someone finds it of value 🙂

      Reply
  3. Iverna Hynes says

    August 31, 2018 at 3:24 pm

    Hi http://www.holidayapartments.ie are Irish Tourist board registered and approved and we offer pet friendly short to mid term apartments in Dublin 4.
    Might be a solution for people moving over before finding long-term accommodation.

    Reply
  4. Judith Kohler says

    October 12, 2018 at 10:16 am

    Hi meg please contact me.I’m a German artist living in Ireland and seeking good community. Thank you regards judith

    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 16, 2018 at 11:07 am

      Hey Judith, join the Facebook group and join in the conversation there!

      Reply
  5. Edson says

    December 1, 2018 at 9:31 pm

    Dublin is so sad.
    Nobody allows pet.
    Missing my home, can’t see time to leave this place.

    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 1, 2018 at 10:26 pm

      Hey Edson, it is a struggle, but I sure you will find something soon. Hope it works out for you.

      Reply

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