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Pet costs can include an upfront deposit, a nonrefundable pet fee and monthly pet rent, and the amounts vary by property and number of animals. Breed or size restrictions can matter even more because they may remove properties from the shortlist entirely. Tell Howdy about the pet early so incompatible communities and incomplete budget comparisons can be avoided before tour day.

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