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Best & Worst Pets for Apartment Living

Best & Worst Pets for Apartment Living


For many animal lovers, choosing a pet is an exciting experience. ForRent.com and Homes.com have put together some key tips to keep in mind when bringing in a new pet.


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For many animal lovers, choosing a pet is an exciting experience. ForRent.com and Homes.com have put together some key tips to keep in mind when bringing in a new pet.


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. MHomes.com ForRent.com NATION'S LEADING APARTMENT RESOURCE Best and Worst *Pets For Apartment Living Love those Four-Legged Friends, it's good for you! Pet owners have lower blood pressures and heart rates, [1) Owning a pet can improve your social life. " In the U.S., about 63% Household pet ownership has risen by 2.1%, according to the 2011-2012 National Pet Owners Survey. B3] of households have a pet. 2 Best Pets for Apartment Living: Extra Small Space? = Small Friend! When you're confined to a small living space, such as a room in a shared rental, you may want to look for animals that don't require much room. Aquatic Creatures Hermit crabs are 15-20 minutes of looking at a fish swimming can reduce stress, ) great, too. They live in their shells and only need a llttle room With 24 million in to crawl around 14 the U.S., fish are very popular pets. 14) Space is not an issue? Maybe you prefer an animal to interact with? Furry Friend! These pets are likely more for you. Cats are great playing and are very low maintenance. E cuddling, Cats seem to be the favorite pet in the country, coming in at around 85 million owned in the U.S. The Massachusetts Animal Coalition states that "Weight and breed have little to do with dog's suitability for apartment living. About 75 million dogs are household pets in the U.S. 12 Certain dogs, like pugs, are excellent as they're quiet and only need a little out- door time on a leash for exercise. Guinea pigs only require cages for living but love to be played with as well. 17) Hamster wheels, tubes and sandboxes are great for exercise within the confines of a critter's cage. [15] NOTE: HAMSTERS AND GUINEA PIGS ARE NOCTURNAL, FAVORING NIGHT VS. DAY. Perhaps you want a more social pet. A bird, such as a parrot or parakeet, can make a great pet. There are more than 5.2 million birds that are kept as pets in the U.S. 4) Looking for something more exotic? There are more than 13 million reptiles owned as pets in U.S. households. + Tarantulas are quiet + Snakes and geckos are excellent pets for kids and apartment dwellers alike. and clean and can be fascinating to watch. (131 In the U.S., about 4 out of 10 pet owners have more than 1 pet. Not-So-Great Apartment Pets Chimpanzees are similar to children and need constant X- attention when they are young. " Turtles may seem like great pets, but can carry salmonella bacteria and require large tanks. 9 Polsonous snakes require a great deal of precaution and care and are not recommended for the average hobbyist. 9 Pets that Require Large Areas Pets that require a large living space or a fenced-in yard are not always suitable for apartment dwellers. Dogs are great pets. However, some large breeds typically need plenty of room to run around or require a time investment for walks. 16) Rabbits require large housing, sometimes bite, and can be destructive if allowed to roam. 17) Livestock - can be cute, but they typically are avid chewers of clothes and hands. [10 Goats Chickens are meant to be contained within a chicken coop, not an apartment. 1] Micro-pigs are small, intelligent creatures that can be house trained, but they are expensive and require companionship. 12] Note - Many property managers will not accept the following pets: Reptiles - by policy, ask before renting Livestock - due to zoning regulations Birds - due to noise regulations Due to various regulations and policies, first check with potential rental communities to ensure acceptance of your pet(s) which often are subjected to breed and/or weight restrictions. Nearly 5 million to 7 million pets are brought into animal shelters in the U.S. every year. Be proactive and ensure that you choose your apartment-dwelling pet wisely and with compatibility in mind. 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For many animal lovers, choosing a pet is an exciting experience. ForRent.com and Homes.com have put together some key tips to keep in mind when bringing in a new pet.

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