- All breeds of cats and dogs must be registered with a local vet.
- The pet must not be the subject of any breeding or business activity from the property.
- The owner must comply with the main terms of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 which are: a proper diet, protection from pain, suffering, injury or disease, the ability to exhibit normal behaviour patterns, a suitable environment to live in with or apart from other animals.
- Dogs must always be walked away from the estate and kept on a lead within the communal parts of the estate and the estate grounds.
- The customer must not allow the pet to wander corridors or hallways within the estate.
- The pet must be house-trained and must not be permitted to foul communal areas at any time. If an incident of fouling occurs the owner must clean it up immediately.
- The pet must not create any exceptional noise beyond normal day-to-day levels.
- In the case of exotic species, relevant licences must be held and Silva must be satisfied with the security of the animal.
- Any dog must be microchipped and details held on the Government-approved database must be updated. Cats can also be microchipped and wear a collar with ownership details in case they are lost.
- All owners accept that persistent anti-social behaviour, or failure to care for a pet, will result in having to re-home the pet away from the property.
- The owner must fill in the Pet Care Request form below and wait for their request to be accepted by Silva Homes before moving a pet into the property.