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Adapting an Apartment for an Older and Younger Dog
Our older dog, Max, liked quiet afternoons. Our younger dog, Ruby, thought afternoons were for wrestling. In our one-bedroom apartment, we fitted a gate across the bedroom doorway so Max cou…
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…
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…
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…
A Dachshund, a Desk and 24 m²
I work from home in a 24 m² apartment in Seoul with Kongi, my five-year-old dachshund. People assume a dog in a small flat must be unhappy.. What it really means is having a very structured…
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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…
How Often Should You Walk a Large Dog Living in an Apartment?
How do you organise walks and toilet breaks for a large dog in an apartment? We are interested in realistic routines that include sniffing, exercise, rest and getting outside when the dog ne…
Is an Older Dog Better for Apartment Living?
Hi guys, anyone with experience on this subject that can help! An older dog may have a more established routine than a puppy, but unsure if age alone does mean whether an old dog will cope w…
Is a Studio Apartment Big Enough for a Cat?
What has made studio living work for your cat, and what has been difficult? We would like to hear about the space your cat can actually use: resting places, climbing areas, scratching posts,…
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 two cats live happily in a 20 m² studio?
I have one cat and I am considering adopting a second. My studio is 20 m² with one big window. Everyone online says cats need territory, but I would love to hear from people who actually did…
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