A: What's your policy towards owning pets in the apartment? B: I usually don't permit any kind of pets. A: Would you be willing to make an exception? B: It depends on the pet. Are you a pet owner? A: I have a few rabbits and hamsters. B: How many exactly? A: I have two rabbits and three hamsters. B: As long as you keep them inside your apartment I don't see why they would be a problem. A: I'm guessing cats and dogs are not permitted? B: Not, they are not. I'm sorry to say. A: Did something happen that made you change your policy towards cats and dogs? B: Yes. A tenant previously owned a dog and the dog attacked another tenant one day.