Whether your pet can move with you depends heavily on the specific community's policy — worth researching well before a move becomes necessary.
Steps to take
- Ask about pet policies during any senior living tour, including size and breed restrictions
- Have a backup plan (a trusted friend, a rehoming plan) if a move to a pet-restrictive community becomes necessary
Factor pet policy directly into your senior living search criteria if keeping your pet matters to you — it can meaningfully narrow your options.