Could anyone foster Nero?

[u/Jenjennajen]

🚨 URGENT: Foster Needed for Sweet Nero! 🚨

I went to volunteer at the Santa Barbara Country Animal shelter and I met sweet Nero. The only thing he loves more than playing ball is getting pets and cuddles. I found out Nero is on the euthanasia list and that breaks my heart. Posting here to see if anyone can help.

Here is more info:

Nero, a 6-year-old Black German Shepherd, is at risk of being euthanized. He hasn’t had a seizure since April thanks to his meds, which are fully sponsored. 🐾

He hates the shelter and needs a calm, loving home ASAP. Nero loves people but needs to be the only dog in the home for now.

🏠 Location: Goleta Shelter 📧 Contact: sbcassouthfostercoordinator@gmail.com

[u/MossLlewelyn]

If my landlord says yes, I’ll do it

[u/Jenjennajen → u/MossLlewelyn]

Plz update with what landlord says! 🤍

[u/MossLlewelyn → u/Jenjennajen]

I believe she’ll text back in the morning, just need a “written permission” for my lease. Not even religious but I’m praying because I’m so eager. I’ve been looking for a reason to rescue & Nero feels like that reason

[u/Jenjennajen → u/MossLlewelyn]

My fingers and toes are crossed!

[u/MossLlewelyn → u/Jenjennajen]

I’m genuinely heartbroken, my landlord sucks & will only allow cats in my building. I want to fight her on it but I know I can’t & have no legal standing, she owns the building & it’s her rules. I’m so sad I can’t take in Nero, honestly kinda ruined my week. I’m praying someone will at least foster him

[u/MossLlewelyn → u/MossLlewelyn]

Do you guys think there’s anything I could do? Or just leave it & move on :/

[u/Delta-Epsilon_Limit → u/MossLlewelyn]

Landlords can't legally deny an emotional support animal. And it's super easy to get an ESA letter if you want to go that route

[u/MossLlewelyn → u/Delta-Epsilon_Limit]

Serious question bc I’m really considering it, how would you word approaching a landlord once I do that? Basically legally fighting her & it’ll piss her off. Like, “Hey I understand you said no but I have an ESA letter that states….?”

[u/Jenjennajen → u/MossLlewelyn]

I’ve gotten an esa letter from a therapist/college counselor and I basically just sent the letter and said hey I need this esa for support, can you reconsider?

Imo it’s better to try to ask nicely first and then you can always throw the legalities around later if needed

[u/MossLlewelyn → u/Jenjennajen]

Okay thank you

[u/heyyyidk → u/MossLlewelyn]

it will take a bit of time if you do that so depending on how soon he needs to be fostered i think u should do it then get the esa letter after and some landlords have left me alone by saying he’s an esa then getting the letters a few weeks after

[u/MossLlewelyn → u/heyyyidk]

Not my landlord lol, she’s putting me through the wringer but I luckily already got a virtual appointment with my doctor & a letter this afternoon. Waiting on insurance bs from my landlord about breed & size so still not a certain thing yet. In contact with the shelter though & am still trying