Nova Scotia’s NDP party tabled a bill titled the “Family Pet Renter Protection Act” that, if successful, would prevent landlords from adding “no pet” clauses to rental agreements.Jefferson Hutt, a Halifax man who recently found a place to stay after spending the last six months in his car, said his dog Trip was a loyal companion for him during an increasingly challenging period.“Trip’s been a saviour,” he said.Hutt said being a pet owner and operating on a limited budget made the process of finding somewhere to stay quite difficult. He added that his dog recently broke his leg after being struck by a vehicle, and the medical costs associated with the recovery costed him an “unbelievable” amount of money.“I can’t let go of him right now.
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