Pet-Friendly Apartments in Toronto: Which Buildings Actually Welcome Dogs?

Posted by chrisanddog • September 22, 2025 • 3 comments

Dog owner here desperately searching for a pet-friendly rental in Toronto! I have a medium-sized golden retriever who's well-trained and quiet, but finding a place that actually allows pets (not just says "maybe") is nearly impossible. So far I've found that most: - Condos say "owner decides" (usually means no) - Older apartments have blanket no-pet policies - New buildings sometimes allow pets but charge crazy fees **Questions for fellow pet owners:** 1. Which specific buildings/landlords are genuinely pet-friendly? 2. What's a reasonable pet deposit/fee? 3. Any neighborhoods better than others for dog owners? 4. Tips for convincing reluctant landlords? I've been looking for 4 months and it's so frustrating. My current lease ends in December so getting desperate. Budget around $2500-2800 for 1BR, anywhere with decent transit access. Please share your success stories - where did you find pet-friendly places?

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