Posts with tag cats

Cat Houses: A Trend That Gives Us Pause

Responding to Japan's love of pets, several architects have established a new, niche trend within their industry: pet-friendly home design. With the world's lowest birthrate -- an estimated 7.3 births for every 1,000 people -- Japan is home to many young couples who choose pets in lieu of children. Additionally, many... Continue Reading »

Moving With Pets: 6 Steps for Less Stress

When Manhattanite Mandi Pek was moving into her new apartment, she wasn't worried about the packing, or the renovations, or even the time off from work. She was worried most about moving her pet Harley, an 8-year-old Shih Tzu. "I had brought Harley home at 9 weeks old," Pek says. "It was the only home she has ever... Continue Reading »

Outdoor Space for Your Pets: Build Your Own 'Catio'

A patio for a cat? Yes, that's a "catio." And with apartment space at a premium it may seem strange to dedicate part of it exclusively to your cat. But, if you love cats, you understand why so many owners happily provide the space. The New York Times recently featured these feline-coddling people who share their limited... Continue Reading »

A Cat for Every Rental Purr-sonality

Did you know that June is Adopt-a-Cat Month? (It's also National Iced Tea, Drive Safe, Turkey Lovers, and Potty Training Awareness Month -- but for now let's solely focus on our furry, four-legged friends.) Although dogs might have a better PR team -- "Man's Best Friend" is hands-down the best motto in the animal kingdom... Continue Reading »

Renters With Pets Hail 'Fluffy's Law'

Our nation's foreclosure crisis has left an estimated 1 million dogs and cats abandoned, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Many pets lose their homes and human families when owners can't find an apartment that accepts pets. Enter, "Fluffy's Law." Our neighbors to the north in... Continue Reading »

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