LA woman with a Pit Bull thought she’d finally found the perfect apartment — until one insensitive email made her walk away

Apartment hunting can be challenging when realtors are not pet-friendly. Sharing one such experience, an LA-based artist, Blair, revealed her ordeal on October 24, 2025, after receiving a "request" from her realtor that left her stunned. Blair, who owns a Pit Bull, had almost finalized an apartment in New Orleans and was taken aback when she received an insensitive message that made her drop the plan.

Blair, who goes by her Threads handle @blairtheartist, expressed her frustration over apartment hunting. She has been looking for an apartment in Louisiana; however, things have not been easy for the pet parent. She owned a "calm" Pit Bull and had finally found an apartment in New Orleans. She had high expectations about finalizing the house after she went for a house tour and paid a $50 fee for the application. "And after, I was told the apartment had been on the market for months and even had a decrease in the rent several times to gain attraction. I was confident I had found a new place," Blair shared with Newsweek on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

However, one message changed it all. Blair received an email from the realtor that read, "Hey Blair, got the application! Everything looks great except the owner's insurance won't allow a Pit Bull. Can you rehome him/her?" Blair, who was taken aback by the reply, shared its screenshot on social media and urged people to challenge stereotypes. She questioned how anyone could ask someone to give up their dog and emphasized that pets are not disposable accessories.

Feeling dejected by the experience, Blair is now looking for a new apartment to move in with her dog. "Some places clearly state which breeds and weight limits are acceptable, while others request to be contacted about pets. It's turned out to be a drawn-out process."

A 2022 study by MDPI analyzed the views of US residents regarding the fear and risk associated with common dog breeds and alternative options for improved public safety. From a survey conducted among 586 adults, roughly half believed dog bites pose a significant public health concern. However, about 70% opposed breed bans, and just over half felt such bans negatively impact animal welfare. Women were generally less supportive of bans and less convinced that they enhance public safety. When given alternatives to breed-specific regulations, participants most strongly favored better public education on animal behavior and welfare, as well as stricter enforcement of leash laws.

Soon after the thread was posted, many online users rallied to share their thoughts on the situation. @acourtofbooksandbeasts advised, "Friend, you need to lie. That's not a Pit Bull, that's a mutt. They're not gonna genetic test your dog." Meanwhile, @motherofgeck0ss commented, "That's why my Pittie's paperwork says Lab mix, she's a pure red nose, but for anything else, she is a Lab mix. I take zero chances when it comes to my dogs." "Unfortunately, it’s not the landlord at the root of the problem, but insurance companies won’t insure over Pit Bull," @zadidoll wrote. 

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