After weeks of online searching and endless viewings, we have finally found the Perfect Flat. It was large enough to keep all my unnecessary “stuffs” (as my Italian friend likes to call them). It had a soul. And a park view. And everything in it was brand new. So we made an offer. We even agreed on the moving in date. And we were sooo happy. I was already browsing the IKEA catalog when Andy called to tell me the Bad News: the landlord “does not want any animals in his new flat”.
Well let me tell you something Mister. Alfie IS NOT AN ANIMAL! He is a fluffy, affectionate and funny little guy. The fluffy little guy that makes our house feel like home. HOW EVEN DARE YOU SUGGEST WE LEAVE HIM BEHIND??? You soulless person?
What may have seemed like the perfect flat initially, was in fact anything but. A flat isn’t perfect without our purrfect cat. So here we are, continuing our quest to find the Perfect Flat for our Purrfect Cat. Wish us Good Luck 
I wish you luck. A house is not a home without four paws on the floor. I remember my years of renting and the struggles to find places that accepted cats. It was never easy, but always worked out in the end. Best of luck! (Great photo of the two of you).
Thank you so much! You’re very right! Im sure it will work out in the end but i hate the whole process of looking online, viewing, hating it, … Or liking it but then finding out its not pet friendly
I wish there was a place that had pet-friendly listings. Then you could simply look at those choices. Sometimes (though not always) you can get the landlord to bend the rules once they’ve met you, or if you agree to a pet deposit to cover any damage up front. I did that in one place. It was an extra $50 per month for ten months, but worth every penny to have the pair of cats. When I moved, the kittens had done some damage to the drapes ($20 to replace at the time) but otherwise all was perfect. They had more than enough to cover that and I still got a refund. Good luck!
We tried all that but it didnt work
Wow! Tough market.
Good luck.
Bravo on passing up that not-so-perfect flat for your purrfect cat! I wish you well and I am sure you will find what you are looking for. I only wish everyone was like you. I am a Realtor and sometimes I can not believe the stuff I encounter concerning animals. It breaks my heart. Good Luck!
Thank you! Fingers crossed
Come ooooon, who choses a house over a loved one??????????? You will get there, i am sure the perfect flat for your perfect cat is close by!
Hey Ioanna
i know, right?! I hope you re right… Fingers crossed!
Bravo! The only idea to leave a beloved one behind *shakes head* My paws are crossed, I´m sure you will find your perfect flat! btw our appartment house will get a new frontdoor soon and my huMum promised I will get my own name plate! *proud ears*
Thanks my frrrriend! Paws crossed! Wow, seems like youre in for a treat! Happy for you! Pawhugs
Good luck – sadly there are a lot of landlords out there with ridiculous views like that
Thank you
i know, its just ridiculous! But that says a lot about him as well, so actually im glad we wont have to deal with him any more.
Yes, perhaps you’ve been saved tons of grief down the line.
I can understand not wanting a dog, but cats are so clean and not particularly noisy.
Doesn’t make any sense…
Have you tried reasoning with them?
Yes, offered everything from extra deposit, to contractual agreements to pay for damages, to getting pet damage insurance… Nothing worked
Ah, well,is it really a perfect apartment if your landlord is an asshole? Sounds like you dodged a bullet.
That’s a shame but how dare he be so callus….he should know not to mess with a girl and her beloved pet. Good luck, I’ll cross my fingers for both of us. That’s a really great picture too. BTW, I’m wearing very similar polish, mine is called Fearless by Revlon. Since I have no kids, ditto on that too. Good Luck.
Shame indeed but maybe it just wasnt meant o be this one… Because a better one is waiting for us – fingers crossed! Love pink nail polish, makes me happy
home is where the cat is, that’s my motto. silly landlord, i don’t get it!
Love and agree with your motto
Sounds like we’re in the same boat! Except that we can’t find the perfect place.
Its so difficult and stressful. They never look anything like the pics agencies post online, but usually worse… If you’re looking for a place in Amsterdam, our current place is perfect
pretty sure you can arrange a viewing 
Good luck!