When your apartment is separated from your neighbors' by nothing more than a thin wall, it’s inevitable that you hear what's happening on the other side. You hear their music, their fights, and their routine comings and goings. But most of the time, you can expect things to be quiet ... unless your neighbor has a dog that won't stop barking. When dog barking doesn't stop, it can really make life in your apartment miserable. Even worse is a dog that barks throughout the night, causing you to lose sleep and be less productive at work. So what can you do to stop your neighbor's barking dog? read more
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As the temperature drops, it’s easy to get caught up in the demands of the new year and forget about the needs of our most important non-human friends, our pets. City pets face special challenges in winter, but it’s easy to avoid problems with a little consideration and extra preparation. Read on for our top ten tips for keeping your pet safe in the winter. read more
Pets are people too—well, maybe not, but they’re still important parts of your life. And since they’re not people, they have a hard time watching out for themselves. This means you have to do some work in order to protect your pets from potential dangers. Here’s a list of possible dangers lurking in your apartment, and steps you can take to protect your pets from them. read more
We all love our animal friends—furry or scaly, they provide us companionship and entertainment. In return, we provide our pets with food, shelter, exercise, and other care. We do the best it can when it comes to caring for our four- (or two-, or three-, or no-) legged friends, but sometimes there may be situations where you’re not quite sure what to do. Read on to find out what to do in a few special and apartment-specific cases related to your pet’s health. read more
Most apartments that accept pets focus on cats and dogs—animals generally left lose to wreak unlimited havoc on apartments. But what about unusual pets that spend most of their time caged? Here’s an article on animals that may be more attractive to your landlord than dogs that like to dig or cats that like to scratch. Read on and maybe you’ll find your perfect animal match! read more
They wait patiently for you to come home so they can shower you with love. You feed them; watch over them, and when they're sick you take care of them like your own child. Why wouldn't you make sure that they're safe during the hot days of summer? Here are the top ten pet safety tips for the summer. read more
You’ve found the perfect apartment, but just as your pen touches the lease, you remember to ask: “Pets are allowed here, right?” Who would mind Princess Fluffkin, the cat you’ve had since 8 th grade? Many apartments aren’t pet friendly, and if there’s a special furry creature – besides your excessively hairy boyfriend – in your life, it might be wise to ask this question up front before falling in love with the resort style pool. Pets can be extremely destructive, and even though Princess Fluffkin may have the manners of a noble, pet fees will most likely force you to switch to store bought cat food – don’t worry, she’ll understand. Here are some good tips for pet owners when searching for a new apartment. read more
