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Small Space Pets

Pets that thrive in compact spaces and how to set them up well: choosing the right companion for a small apartment, space-saving gear, enrichment ideas, and routines that keep both pet and owner comfortable.

How to Manage Pet Noise in an Apartment Building A lease clause about "disturbing other residents" is enforceable, and complaints to management build a file before you know one…

Jamie Cole 6 min read

Window Perches and Vertical Space Ideas for Apartment Cats The floor of a small apartment is already claimed: furniture, a path to the kitchen, maybe a litter box tucked…

Jamie Cole 7 min read

How to Keep a Big Dog Happy in a Small Apartment A 70-pound dog in a small apartment takes up more than floor space. It takes up the main walkway, triggers…

Jamie Cole 7 min read

Where to Put the Litter Box in a Small Apartment In a studio or one-bedroom apartment, the litter box is never more than a few feet from where you sleep,…

Jamie Cole 6 min read

How to Set Up a Pet Feeding Station in a Small Kitchen The kitchen in most apartments gives you one path from the door to the stove, and your pet's bowls sit…

Jamie Cole 6 min read

The Best Low-Maintenance Pets for Apartment Life (Beyond Cats and Dogs) Many apartment leases ban dogs and cats outright, or set weight limits that rule out everything except the smallest breeds.…

Jamie Cole 6 min read

How to Soundproof Your Apartment for a Noisy Pet (and Considerate Neighbors) The neighbor in 4B heard your dog through the wall on Tuesday. Your dog heard the elevator ding and started…

Jamie Cole 6 min read

How to Keep Two Pets Happy Together in a Small Apartment Two pets in a one-bedroom apartment share every square foot with you: the same narrow hallway to the front door,…

Jamie Cole 6 min read