Housing is the second most common reason that cats and dogs are relinquished to Battersea, representing one in ten of the animals in our care. In many cases, due to rental properties having restrictive pet policies, tenants have been forced to make the heart-breaking choice between their pet and a place to live.Battersea research has found that 76% of private tenants are directly affected by landlord pet policies. Yet renters are just as likely as anyone to want a pet and share in the great mental, physical and social benefits of pet ownership; with our research finding that 60% of people living in accommodation where pets are banned would like to own a pet.Through our Pet Friendly Properties campaign, we are working with tenants, landlords and Government to implement solutions to this challenge.