Real Experiences
Small homes, honestly told
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The afternoon we lost Teresa
To the most wonderful Tortoise. Our Hermann’s tortoise, Teresa, is twelve years old, with a yellow-and-black shell and dark grey legs. One afternoon, she vanished from her garden enclosure.…
The missing slipper collection
To Oscar! Living with our ferret, Oscar, meant accepting that things occasionally disappeared. First it was my slipper. Then my husband lost his. We blamed each other until I saw Oscar dragg…
Puppy Toilet Training Corner Before Full Vaccination in a Studio
Bringing our puppy, Teddy, home meant rearranging our studio before we had even unpacked his toys. After discussing local infection risks with our vet, we set up a temporary indoor toilet tr…
Two Ferrets in a Tiny Home on Wheels
We live in a 21 m² tiny home on wheels in Oregon with two ferrets, and honestly, they suit this life better than a cat would. Ferrets sleep an enormous amount, so the question of space is re…
Adopting a Senior Cat for a 9 m² Room
My room in São Paulo is 9 m². The shelter suggested a senior cat and it was the best advice I have ever received. Oswaldo is eleven years old. He sleeps around sixteen hours a day, wants a w…