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Finding Insurance Companies Without Breed Exclusions (nationwide) . . .
The organizations listed below have compiled lists of insurance companies that do not have breed exclusions. Please keep in mind that some insurance companies don't have breed restrictions as a whole but that certain of their agents will include them. If you're told your dog is not insurable, be sure to ask if it is a company-wide policy or individual agency's policy:
Animal Farm Foundation has additional information on Pet-friendly insurance companies. How To Get A Waiver From (some) Insurance Companies with Breed Exclusions . . .
Many insurance companies which exclude certain breeds of dog from coverage will waive these exclusions if your dog has passed his/her AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test.
CGC Testing in Sacramento:
St. Francis Pet Education and Training Center offers CGC testing monthly as well as by appointment for a fee of only $15 per dog. To contact them, please call 916-966-6758 or email StFrancisPet@gmail.com
All Star Dog Training in Sacramento also offers CGC testing. Contact them at 916-339-0744 or AllStarDogTraining@gmail.com for more information.
CGC Testing Nationwide:
If you are in an area other than Sacramento and would like to have your dog CGC tested, you can find a local CGC tester by Clicking Here.
Finding Animal-Friendly Apartments and Other Rentals . . .
This link from MSN Real Estate contains 10 Tips To Get Buddy In The Door.
This link from HSUS contains a list of many websites which will assist you in finding an animal-friendly rental.
This link from HSUS is called Renting With Pets: The Online Resource for Rental Managers and Pet Owners
This link from Animal Farm Foundation contains many resources related to Pet-friendly housing.
As is the situation with certain insurance companies, many of the landlords that do accept pets have restrictions against certain breeds. However, there have been countless situations where landlords have made exceptions to their breed-specific biases if the dog in question has passed his/her AKC Canine Good Citizen test. (See above for testing locations.)
Here's one inspiring story in which a wonderful pit bull having earned his AKC Canine Good Citizen made all the difference.
Info for Those Relocating and/or Facing Foreclosure . . .
Help for Enlisted Military Personnel and Veterans . . .
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