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Small lizard — Our unexpected summer visitor
A little brown lizard appeared on our terrace in Valencia one summer. My daughter named her Lola, although we had no idea whether she was female. She often appeared near the same flowerpot w…
Studio — Giving our dog and cat their own spaces
Our dog, Bruno, and cat, Cleo, share our studio, but they don’t share the same idea of personal space. Bruno wanted to follow Cleo everywhere. We moved a bookcase, fitted secure cat shelves…
Dwarf hamster — The night Milo disappeared
Our dwarf hamster, Milo, escaped one evening after I failed to close his enclosure properly. We shut the room door and spent ages searching, checking every corner twice. It was amazing how s…
Our husky’s coolest corner
Our adopted husky, Nala, lives with us in a one-bedroom apartment near Málaga. During our first summer together, we moved the sofa away from the coolest tiled corner and fitted blinds to red…
The aquarium that replaced our sideboard
Our guppy family started with a small group of adults, followed by tiny babies hiding among the plants. Before bringing the fish home, we replaced a wobbly sideboard with a proper aquarium s…
Studio — Making room for two guinea pigs
When we brought home our two guinea pigs, Pippa and Daisy, we realised our coffee table occupied the best place for their enclosure. We sold it and rearranged the armchairs, leaving room for…
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Air Purifiers for Bird Rooms: What Should You Check?
Hi guys, Choosing an air purifier for a bird’s room can be confusing because a product marketed for home use is not automatically suitable for birds. An air purifier should not replace smoke…
Are Tilt-and-Turn Windows Safe for Cats?
I’m looking at how to ventilate a home with tilt-and-turn windows, but I’m worried about the narrow gaps they leave when tilted open. Could a cat get trapped or injured while trying to climb…
Can You Keep a Bird in a Studio With an Open Kitchen?
I’m considering keeping a pet bird in a studio apartment where the kitchen and living area share the same room. I’m trying to understand how bird owners manage cooking, cleaning and the bird…
Do Ferrets Really Smell in an Apartment?
How noticeable is ferret scent in your apartment, and what does your normal cleaning routine involve? We would like honest accounts from people who live with ferrets, including what visitors…
Why Is My New Parrot So Loud in the Apartment?
What Helped Stop Your Rabbits Destroying the Carpet?
My rabbits dug at and chew carpet in a rented home/ We would like to hear about barriers, floor coverings, digging boxes and changes to the rabbits' usable living space. What did you try tha…
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