@Heather Angelo, I'm going to try to help you here because this is a huge pet peeve of mine. 

I'm just saying that you can't charge them a fee that would be assessed as a pet fee simply for having the pet.  

Having those general rules will usually ensure that you get only responsible pet owners.We give our tenants the option of paying an annual Pet Accommodation Fee or a monthly Pet Accommodation Fee. 

This helps with making them pet friendly.

More than 60% of scheduled  were "no-show/no-call".Some were ineligeble for the house  requirements No Pets, No Smoking, maximum occupancy or income level  parameters in listings.

From their pets to the number of people occupying the units to the fact that they paid their rent late every month.

CASH FOR KEYS AND POSSESSION AGREEMENTThis agreement is made this _____ day of ____________________, 20_____ between ________________________________ (hereafter referred to as Owner/Landlord) and Occupant/Tenants______________________________________________________ (hereafter referred to as Occupant/Tenant).Occupant/Tenant is currently residing at _________________________________ ____________________________________ a property that is currently owned by the Owner/Landlord.Occupant/Tenant agrees to FULLY vacate the premises on or before ______/_______/_______.Occupant/Tenant agrees not to vandalize the property, or to remove, allow the removal, or damage in any way, the fixtures, appliances, copper or any other part of the property.Occupant/Tenant agrees to remove any pets or any kind of animals entirely from the property by departure date.Owner/Landlord agrees to pay Occupant/Tenant the sum of $__________________ upon completion of the terms of this agreement and inspection by Owner/Landlord or Owner/Landlord’s agent.Owner/Landlord agrees payment will be made immediately upon satisfactory inspection, and that payment will be made directly to Occupant/Tenant.All parties agree that this agreement is null and void if Occupant/Tenant does not meet the terms of this agreement and Owner/Landlord can file an eviction action as allowed by law.This Agreement shall not be binding unless and until all parties that occupy or claim any interest in the premises have signed this Agreement.DATE____/_____/____________________________________ _____________________________Tenant/Occupant Signature Owner/Landlord or Agent______________________________

About to consider allowing dogs or dogs and cats, what is pet fee, etc.

I like to make sure if folks say there will be 2 guests, there are only 2 guests and no pets in the property.

The other option is a hefty pet rent per dog on top of a large pet deposit but even then it probably won't be enough to cover the costs.