14/08/2026
Most Pet CVs are written to make a landlord like your pet.
That's the wrong job. A landlord doesn't need to love your dog, they need to stop worrying about them.
Everything that belongs in a good Pet CV does one of two things: it proves the animal is managed, or it moves risk off the landlord and onto paper.
01 — The basics
Breed, age, weight, neutered, microchip. Proof this is a registered, managed animal rather than an unknown quantity.
02 — Proof of care
Vaccinations, flea and worming, your vet's details. This answers the damage worry before anyone raises it.
03 — Behaviour and routine
Hours left alone, toilet and crate training, how they are with noise. Landlords aren't afraid of pets. They're afraid of complaints.
04 — References
A previous landlord, a neighbour, your trainer or groomer. One other person vouching for your pet is worth more than anything you write about them yourself.
05 — Insurance
Third-party liability, plus an offer of a professional end-of-tenancy clean, in writing.
And leave out the life story, the blurry photos, and anything defensive about your rights. It reads as an argument and you're not trying to win one. You're trying to make someone comfortable.
One page. Factual. Scannable.
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Which of the five are you least sure about? Tell me below and I'll talk you through it.
Guidance, not legal advice.
