| When living in an apartment it can be difficult to find a | | | | tank is cleaned regularly and that your fish have plenty |
| pet that your landlord allows you to keep and/or one | | | | of foliage, food and any special requirements that your |
| that is suitable to your limited space. However, the | | | | specific fish may need. However, they do not need to |
| good news for animal lovers everywhere, is that there | | | | be taken for a walk, will not make a mess and will not |
| are some pets that ideal for apartment living. | | | | wreck your apartment while you’re out. On the |
| The following is a list of some of the animals you may | | | | other hand, although fish are proven to relieve stress |
| like to consider. Of course, it is not an exhaustive list of | | | | and are excellent pets, you can’t cuddle with them |
| animals that are suitable for an apartment lifestyle, but | | | | on the sofa. |
| it may give you an idea of the type of pet you would | | | | 4. Cats are very independent animals and, therefore, |
| like to own. | | | | do not usually mind if they are left alone for hours at a |
| 1. Hamsters are wonderful pets for apartment living. | | | | time. However, if you’re planning to share your |
| They are neither messy nor noisy. They don’t take | | | | apartment with a cat, it is important that you have |
| up a lot of space either, as most hamsters spend the | | | | plenty of toys and climbing apparatus to keep him, or |
| majority of time in their cages. Obviously, it is important | | | | her, amused. Many cat owners find that a bored cat |
| to get you hamster out of his, or her, cage at least | | | | will become destructive with furniture, walls and |
| once a day to play and explore. You may even like to | | | | curtains, so, it is always wise to keep your kitty |
| purchase a hamster ball so that your hamster can run | | | | stimulated. Cats tend to be very clean animals, and, if |
| around your apartment in safety. Hamsters make | | | | properly litter box trained, you will have no problem |
| minimal mess and usually do so in a specific spot in | | | | with mess. |
| their cages. Therefore, it is important to clean the cage | | | | 5. Ferrets are an increasingly popular pet. They are |
| regularly to ensure that it stays smelling fresh. | | | | extremely affectionate and intelligent animals that can |
| 2. Birds, such as budgies and parakeets, can make | | | | provide a lot of love and laughter to their owners. |
| ideal apartment pets. However, they can be quite noisy | | | | They are also nocturnal, which could be ideal if |
| and this may cause problems with your fellow tenants | | | | you’re at work during the day. However, ferrets |
| and your landlord. The good news is that birds will go | | | | are very active creatures and need lots of space to |
| to sleep if their cages are covered, so, you will be able | | | | run and play, therefore, you may find that a section of |
| to ensure that your birds are quiet at night. As with | | | | your apartment needs to give way to a ferret |
| hamsters, birds are predominantly kept in cages, but | | | | playground with tunnels and toys galore. |
| it’s always a good idea to let birds out of their | | | | Of course, there are many other animals to consider, |
| cages from time to time. However, before releasing | | | | such as small dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, |
| them, you should ensure that there is no way for them | | | | lizards and snakes. It is important to check the |
| to escape. | | | | regulations of your building before purchasing an animal, |
| 3. Fish are possibly the best apartment pet. They take | | | | and it is equally important to ensure that you can |
| up little room, make no noise and require very little in | | | | provide the proper care for your pet of choice. |
| terms of care. That said, it is important that your fish | | | | |