The first rule in the game of How to Live Happily with Fluffy is, of course, to seek only apartments that allow pets. If these explicitly-fine-with-Fido properties are lacking in your area, however, don’t despair. There are a number of ways to increase your chances of convincing Landlord-to-Be that your pet won’t be a problem. [...]

As age-old rivalries go, dogs versus cats is paramount.  Like Superman and Lex, Caesar and Brutus, Dumbledore and Grindelwald (for some reason, no female rivalries come immediately to mind), cats and dogs duke it out on the symbolic stage every day, and they don’t even know it. So which furry friend should you choose to [...]

If the New Year requires the symmetry of a new apartment, or if the holidays brought a new nibbler (read:  rampaging puppy) gift-wrapped like the shoe-eater she is, it might be time to lock away the leather.   Need some help pet-proofing?  We’ve covered the basics: Think “child-proof” If a crawling kid could open it or [...]

Maybe you don’t feel like following a dog around the city, plastic bag in hand, just waiting for the inevitable. Perhaps cats seem too aloof, and fish just aren’t givers.  Or maybe you just want to impress your house guests without redecorating the whole place.  Well, look no further!  Here are some interesting and unusual [...]

Though many apartment complexes strictly prohibit dogs on the premises, there are lots of complexes will allow their tenants to adopt a cat. In general, cats are less destructive, less noisy and less difficult to manage than many dogs are. In addition, they’re small, relatively easy to care for and they make great apartment pets. [...]

Pets give us affection when we’re lonely and comfort when we’re not feeling our best and getting a new one can be a fun and exciting life change. But what do you do if you’re bringing a new pet home to an apartment that already has a pet-resident? There are a number of tips and [...]

Whatever the reason cited—the ban on DDT, increased international travel, or just bad luck—one thing is clear:  bed bugs are making a comeback in the U.S.  Like the pestilent, suited agents of The Matrix, these little insects can seem nearly impossible to destroy.  They lurk in your mattress or your baseboards. They feed on human [...]

Apartment living can make owning a dog or a cat difficult for many renters. People who want a pet but who can’t keep a dog or cat can look at getting an alternative pet, such as a rodent, rabbit, bird, reptile or amphibian. Hairless animals can also be great for those with allergies to more [...]

Moving a new puppy into your apartment? New baby dogs are snuggly, furry, cute and awesome – but they are also prone to disaster and destruction. Especially if you’ve never had a puppy before, there are several things to consider before taking the final plunge. Here are some tips to make the transition run a [...]

Searching for a new roommate isn’t easy. There are plenty of nuts out there posting ads for new roommates and it’s often necessary to pick through the crazy to find the roommates that would be possible to live with. Here are some of the most unreasonable roommate requests found on craigslist. 1. Male or Female [...]