Pit Bull Friendly Insurance and Renting

Before adopting or thinking about getting this breed, please make sure that you have pit bull friendly homeowner's insurance. If you rent, you must verify that you are allowed by asking your landlord for an approved breed list.  Making sure your pit bull is allowed wherever you go is a big responsibility and while it may seem like common sense to you if you are reading this blog, you would be surprised how many people DO NOT CHECK FIRST.  And relinquish their dogs when they are discovered. Make sure you do it before you have the dog or always take it into account wherever you plan to go.  Unfortunately, many rental agencies won’t allow pit bulls even if the dog is within the size and weight limits.  This is something to find out BEFORE the lease is signed.  Many homeowner’s insurance companies are refusing to insure those with pit bulls (safe bets are: State Farm, Farmers, Amica, USAA, Travelers, Nationwide (requires a CGC), Kemper, Chubb, Safeco and Sunny So Cal).  if you know of others let us know!  Verify ownership if you can.  Here is an insurance resource website that has more pet friendly insurance names: http://www.roadsinc.org/insurance.aspx

I’ve been recently told that FARM BUREAU is NOT PIT BULL FRIENDLY so be aware if this is your insurance company.