Moving to Gent with a dog from the US

Hi,
The majority of the time, the possession of a domestic animal is refused in case of renting an apartment. Following the sonorous nuances and the depradations that the animal is likely to generate. However, depending on the behavior of the animal and a certain benevolence on the part of the real estate agent and the lessor, this can succeed.

But in your place, I would come first of all alone. The time to settle down properly in my new home as well as in my work. Then I would bring my dog a month later.
TC

Thank you for the reply! I don't see how I can come alone and rent a place then just bring my dog to it, that they would allow that? She is so sweet and shy and literally sleeps all day has never had a problem anywhere and I don't know how to convince them of that. I have no where to leave her here for a month. I'm not sure what I'm going to do.
Thank you
Katie

I have been confronted with such problems many times. And there are never any good solutions. But you must also take into account the well-being of your dog. You will start a new life in Belgium with all the constraints that this will impose. Do you really and coldly think that you will have time to devote to it?

Do not just look at your side of the story. Do you know where you will be staying? Not necessarily. In what conditions? ... That's why the least bad thing is to come alone.

If possible, start reaching out to listings you like on immo.be

Its funny when I read this because my wife and I are actually doing the same thing this winter. My parents just recently moved to Antwerp and they have been able to find an apartment that allowed their (45 kg) dog, but it was in an area further away from the city.

If possible, I would see if you are able to crash with anyone and then go searching. Definitely have some ideas in mind, but most of these realtors in Belgium wants a face-to-face or won't even let you rent without a resident card.

Best of luck to you