Hello @Cheri456, Emiel has shared a great article about hosting guests with pets, feel free to take a look and let us know if you have any other questions.
I’m also sharing this article on security deposits for your reference:
Most hosts are not allowed to charge security deposits, either through our Resolution Center or outside the Airbnb platform. To address damage or accidents that happen during a stay, Airbnb offers top-to-bottom protection through AirCover for Hosts.
Let us know if you need any further help.