Pet Rent?

Seriously? What the hell is that?!
Okay. I understand a pet deposit. But somehow a dog (or cat) is supposed to contribute money to pay rent?

Two scenarios in which I would happily pay the rent for my 12 pound dog, Polly.
1. Polly is such a pretty, charismatic dog. She could model! Hello runways of Paris and Milan! The new Preta Porte para Puppies! Ugh! When my dog starts making the Benjamins, she'll start paying rent. But she owes me first. All those vet bills and cans of food won't pay for themselves. Sarcasm is fuuuuun.

2. Provide my dog with a dog house, puppy park and a pooch wash station and an onsite vet. Once Polly receives the amenities and benefits from the apartment community as I would/do, then I'd happily dish out money like it's no tomorrow.

But...
$500-1000 NONrefundable pet deposit
PLUS 20 dollars a month pet rent.
No.
NO.
NOOOO!!!

So that one little factor ruled out 18 of our 20 apartment choices.

However, we found an apartment that has a high pet deposit. It is all refundable if the apartment is in good condition, which it will be. And there is no pet rent.

A dog is not a person, people! A dog is a dog!