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The Cat Who Claimed the Window Seat
When we brought our adopted cat, Pepper, home, we had carefully arranged a cosy bed beside the sofa. She walked past it, inspected the living room and settled on the chair where we usually f…
Two Free-Roaming Rabbits in One Room
I rent one room in a shared flat in Nairobi and my two rabbits live free-range inside it. No cage at all. The room is about 14 m². I gave up a bookcase and built a low platform instead, with…
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My dog barks at every corridor noise—what helps in a small flat?
Since moving into a small Johannesburg flat, my dog reacts to footsteps, doors closing and people passing outside. We share walls with neighbours, so I’d like to help him feel more settled b…
Can an indoor cat be happy in a small Nairobi apartment?
I’m considering adopting a cat, but my apartment is small and I don’t have a garden. Before making the commitment, I’d love to hear from people living with indoor cats in Nairobi. How do you…
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