It's good to see this set up for the homeless and their animal companions. The city of Toronto really has its act together, from what I have heard from you, Catherine, about what goes on there.
In my own opinon, the next move is to see far more 'pet friendly' apartments for let. Sometimes one of the reasons for being homeless is because it is increasingly hard to find rented property in the lower price range, where animals are allowed. Such apartments are often available to those who have lots of money!
I can fully understand landlords' concerns about allowing animals. But the remedy for that is to do regular checks on their tenants and their properties, to make sure standards are good, and that clearly stated as a condition on the tenancy agreement, so the tenants are aware, and sign it. Or lose their deposit money. And unfortunately, some landlords want their rent income but do not want to put that sort of work in!
In my own opinon, the next move is to see far more 'pet friendly' apartments for let. Sometimes one of the reasons for being homeless is because it is increasingly hard to find rented property in the lower price range, where animals are allowed. Such apartments are often available to those who have lots of money!
I can fully understand landlords' concerns about allowing animals. But the remedy for that is to do regular checks on their tenants and their properties, to make sure standards are good, and that clearly stated as a condition on the tenancy agreement, so the tenants are aware, and sign it. Or lose their deposit money. And unfortunately, some landlords want their rent income but do not want to put that sort of work in!
