Dogs in housing

Taylorsgirl1991 17 days ago

Hi everyone I’m new here, I’m in need of some advice, I am 34 years old and diagnosed autistic and adhd among many other mental illnesses , I’m about to be without a home in July after I finish university due to the death of my father, I have also got my dog Poppy who I can’t survive without her, I’m very scared I’d have to be separated from her as I’m applying for housing through the counci/housing authority l and that would cause severe emotional turmoil, I’ve tried to get a letter from my gp to say she is key for my mental wellbeing and mental stability but they refused to do that, I’ve tried to call everywhere that could help but nobody wants to help me…

any advice on how I’d be able to keep her with me would be appreciated…

thank you

Charlie

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ArchaeC 17 days ago

I understand how you feel about your dog Poppy as my dogs are my family and I get on better with them than people.

If you have an assistance dog you have some rights https://caninepartners.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ADUK-Quick-Guide-to-Assistance-Dogs-in-Rented-Accommodation.pdf

If your dog is for emotional support, the law does not recognise that need.

It might be worth seeing if CAB could format a letter from you to the housing authority that would elaborate on the support your dog gives you. That way you give yourself the best chance you can to get appropriate housing. I believe some places recognise how important dogs are to people for their mental well-being, although this is just something I remember reading about a few times,

Good luck!
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ArchaeC 17 days ago

I understand how you feel about your dog Poppy as my dogs are my family and I get on better with them than people.

If you have an assistance dog you have some rights https://caninepartners.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ADUK-Quick-Guide-to-Assistance-Dogs-in-Rented-Accommodation.pdf

If your dog is for emotional support, the law does not recognise that need.

It might be worth seeing if CAB could format a letter from you to the housing authority that would elaborate on the support your dog gives you. That way you give yourself the best chance you can to get appropriate housing. I believe some places recognise how important dogs are to people for their mental well-being, although this is just something I remember reading about a few times,

Good luck!
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Taylorsgirl1991 17 days ago in reply to ArchaeC

hi, I did try going to cab but they couldn’t help me either I’m being constantly run around in circles and constantly getting put at a dead end, I’m lost on what to do…

if there is anything else I could do please give me advice because I don’t know who else to contact or turn to…

thanks

Charlie
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