I don't want a litter of puppies in the unit. Too much chance for damage. In the future, I will require a spay/neuter certificate for all animals. But for this one....your thoughts? --107.216.xxx.xxx

Give her a deadline to have them removed. --50.107.xxx.x

She contacted you up front so i would assume no bad intentions.Do a couple inspections to make sure they are staying clean.Typically they stay with mother for 8 weeksthen they go to the new homes,they might want to keep 1 so more pet rent coming your way maybe? --104.229.xxx.xxx

Responsible pet owners don’t have animals that haven’t been spayed/neutered, --216.186.xxx.xx

They would be non-renewed for deceit. --98.146.xxx.xxx

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Not to scare you but when we bought one of our last puppies from an unexpected family this is what I saw. Husband shipped out on a sub for 6 months, wife home with 2 children under the age of 5, recently adopted rescue Newfoundland dog (pregnancy unknown), a litter of 8 puppies. At first they were in a pen in the living room, can’t remember what was protecting the carpet. When we went to pick the puppy up at 8 weeks, they were gated into the kitchen running wild on the vinyl flooring peeing and pooping anywhere. I’m not sure how you force them to get rid of the dog, but you can have detailed discussions about where they will be and how the flooring will be protected. My neighbor bred her French bulldog, small, and there were only 2 puppies so they lived in a kids swimming pool inside a pen unless she took them outside or on her porch to run around. --73.17.xx.xxx

The mother above was overwhelmed, lacking help, and had chaos because of those factors. The puppies had never been outside because it was too much for her, thus the kitchen was where they lived. --73.17.xx.xxx

So this is why I only allow tenants to have fixed animals...NO puppies or Kittens. --47.155.xx.xxx

Get one of those simple yard signs we see -house 4 rent- change the logo to -New puppies for sale-.... --76.188.xxx.xxx

In order to allow pets (who are integral part of a typical American family we have switched to hardwood floors only. The best decision ever. --72.94.xx.xxx

By 8 weeks they will be weaned and ready for new homes. And she'll probably be pregnant again. --23.30.xx.xxx

Sid, I would take this in stride. It happened to me recently. Good tenants that I want to keep. By 10 weeks all of the puppies were gone. Post puppy inspection revealed no damage. In addition to other things recommended above, a letter to tenant might state that each remaining puppy(after 10 weeks) will have to pay the pet fee and pet rent as specified in your lease. --107.141.xx.xxx

I should add that this tenant is an outstanding housekeeper. If your tenants are slobs, puppy damage is more likely to happen. --107.141.xx.xxx

what could possibly go wrong ? --199.192.xxx.x

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What breed? People are desperate for puppies. I belong to several dog related groups online. Shelters are getting puppies from down south and bringing them to NJ. Some have no idea what breed mix they are. One woman is now desperate for help since the pup she raised became a tall pit bull with German Shepherd ears that lunges at her son. If you adopt a pup ask for a DNA test. --71.104.xx.xxx

What breed? People are desperate for puppies. I belong to several dog related groups online. Shelters are getting puppies from down south and bringing them to NJ. Some have no idea what breed mix they are. One woman is now desperate for help since the pup she raised became a tall pit bull with German Shepherd ears that lunges at her son. If you adopt a pup ask for a DNA test. --71.104.xx.xxx

I would say that they deserve some credit for letting you know and it appears that they even know at least part of the lease. If they are responsible enough to let you know then they may also be responsible enough to not allow damage but you never know. I think I would maybe charge them an extra pet deposit and after 8 weeks and when the puppies are gone you will inspect and if there has been no damage then you could refund that deposit. Having the dog spayed sounds like a good idea, at least for the humans, not too sure how the dog feels about that. The dog might think that if it has to be spayed then you have to be neutered, LOL. --73.120.xx.xxx

Kinda shocked that you allowed a animal in that wasn’t neutered, or in this case spayed!! I might be odd man out, (I didn’t read any responses) but those puppies need to be with the mom for at least 8 weeks, I think you allowed a non-spayed dog into the unit, now deal with the fallout and give them a deadline of 9-10 weeks. --73.17.xxx.xxx

Then when the renewal of their rental agreement comes up tell them the dog needs to be spayed, or it has to go! It goes without saying that should be your policy going forward. --174.242.xx.xx

Policy going forward requires spaying/neutering with a certificate from a vet to document. Made the changes to my documents last night; posting on the website today. --107.216.xxx.xxx

How will you enforce a temporary pet deposit when they tell you they dont have the money to give you?Are you willing to loose otherwise good tenants over something that may not become a problem? --104.229.xxx.xxx

Encourage your tenants to get themselves a whelping bed (a plastic swimming pool would be fine) and, as the pups get older, a puppy pen. Hopefully at least one of the rooms in your rental is on tile or vinyl to save carpet. laminate, hardwood and/or vinyl plank floors. If your tenants are unable to find suitable homes for these pups (meaning new owners who will, eventually, spay or neuter the pups to prevent further litters) then encourage them to contact local rescue groups that might be able to take these pups as well as helping with mom spayed to prevent another litter down the road. --73.20.xxx.xxx

Encourage your tenants to get themselves a whelping bed (a plastic swimming pool would be fine) and, as the pups get older, a puppy pen. Hopefully at least one of the rooms in your rental is on tile or vinyl to save carpet. laminate, hardwood and/or vinyl plank floors. If your tenants are unable to find suitable homes for these pups (meaning new owners who will, eventually, spay or neuter the pups to prevent further litters) then encourage them to contact local rescue groups that might be able to take these pups as well as helping with mom spayed to prevent another litter down the road. --73.20.xxx.xxx

A lot of humans need to be fixed as well as some just shouldn't have kids. Just thinking out loud. --73.120.xx.xxx

If you charge a $1000 deposit, and state that it will be returned if all the puppies are out of the home within 10 weeks of birth, after an inspection to look for damage, that will go a long way toward the human managing the puppies. --67.43.xxx.xxx

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Sid, congratulations on being a new grandfather again.If I were you,I’d cut up some scrap plywood into 1’ x 2’ pieces and paint them with a good grade of white paint,then take them to a sign painter and have them paint. In black lettering “puppies for sale”.In most parts of the world,there is always a demand for “adorable puppies” and you do want your rent.We had three Samoyeds starting back. In 1972 the dogs are long gone,but the carpeting is still. there,almost as good as when it was installed.Of course a lot depends on you and how you trained the dogs and any children that may have been involved and neighbours children,especially on “sleepovers”Nothing better than a bunch of kids and dogs all lying over the living room floor and having to watch where you walk at 2 or 3 o’clock in the morning.just tread lightly.Oh and don’t get rid of the pups until they’re at least eight weeks old,maybe even a little older...............................charlie --32.214.xxx.xx