Cernach Housing Association Recognised for Pet friendly Housing Policies

We’re proud to announce that Cernach Housing Association has become one of the first housing associations in the UK to be officially accredited by Dogs Trust for our pet friendly policies and practices.

Over the past year, we’ve worked closely with Dogs Trust to review how we support tenants who own pets. As part of this work, we’ve updated our pet policy and provided Pet Information Packs to help tenants understand their pets’ welfare needs and where to access support if needed. You can view our Pet Policy and Pet Information Packs here: Keeping a Pet

Our staff have taken part in specialist training delivered by Dogs Trust, helping them feel more confident and better equipped when interacting with dogs during home visits.

This work has now been formally recognised through Dogs Trust’s pet friendly housing accreditation - a milestone that reflects our commitment to creating inclusive, supportive communities for all tenants.

We know how important pets are to many of our residents. By working with Dogs Trust, we’ve been able to strengthen our approach in a way that supports pet owners while also considering the needs of neighbours and the wider community.

Dogs Trust hopes this work will serve as a blueprint for other housing providers across the UK. The project has been made possible thanks to funding raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, and aims to improve access to pet friendly housing for those who need it most.

Since 2013, players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised over £26 million for Dogs Trust. Funding from the Postcode Animal Trust continues to support projects that help more people stay with their beloved pets.

Find out more about Dogs Trust’s Pet Friendly Housing Project.