FOI release

Pets in temporary / emergency accommodation

Case reference FOI2026/00319

Received 24 March 2026

Published 10 April 2026

Request

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request the following information: 1. Does your council accommodate pets (excluding guide dogs and trained assistance animals) in council provided / arranged temporary accommodation? 1. Does your council accommodate pets (excluding guide dogs and trained assistance animals) in council provided / arranged emergency accommodation (specifically for people who are considered legally homeless / threatened with homelessness)? 1. Are your responses to questions one and two formalised council policies? 1. Does your council work with any partners on the provision of pet-friendly temporary or emergency accommodation, OR has your council worked with any partners on the provision of pet-friendly temporary or emergency accommodation at any point since 1st January 2023 and now? 1. Does your council (at the time of writing) work with AT LEAST ONE temporary or emergency accommodation provider that will accept pets (not taking into account whether they are available / have vacancies at the present time)? Please kindly provide a response within 20 working days in the form of a PDF.

Response

Please see the response in the attachment.

Documents

• FOI Standard Response - FOI2026_00319 (redacted).pdf (465.7 KB)

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