Make transitional and social housing pet-friendly by default.

Around 1 in 4 people experiencing homelessness has a pet. But when someone is offered emergency or temporary accommodation by their local authority, too often they’re told their animal isn’t allowed to come with them.

People are being forced to choose between a safe place to sleep and the animal they love. For some, this means forgoing a roof over their head rather than giving up the one constant in their life.

We’re calling on the government to end this impossible situation. They must bring transitional and social housing in line with the private rented sector and make it pet-friendly by default.