Pets in council homes

You can keep the following animals – you don't need to get our permission:

• dogs (excluding any dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act)
• cats
• fish
• rabbits
• guinea pigs
• hamsters
• caged birds

If you want to keep any other type of animal, reptile or bird you must get written permission from our Housing Management team.

Pet ownership is a big responsibility – you should look after your animals and make sure they don’t cause a nuisance within your property or in communal areas. We'll withdraw permission to keep a pet if it causes a nuisance or health hazard, and we will report any animal cruelty or neglect to the RSPCA.