{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6881fa4ee0a86cc3ab9ed5f8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Landlords Turning Down Pet Owners Because They Worry about Smell - 24/07/2025","description":"<p>Landlords are turning down pet owners because they worry about the smell of their animals, a spokesperson for the Irish Property Owners Association has said.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>A petition demanding the Government bans rental agreements that do not allow people to keep pets has been signed by over 20,000 animal lovers.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>The move comes after Dogs Trust revealed they have been inundated with surrenders by heartbroken pet owners, forced to choose between a roof over their heads and their animals.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Irish Property Owners Association spokesperson Maurice Deverell says there are several reasons why landlords do not like renting to pet owners, and Maurice spoke to us this morning on The Agenda about this. </p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}