Apartment Friendly Pets
We all long for that wonderful companionship that really changes our lives…. No I’m not talking about a human companion. We’re talking pets! It’s especially hard to find a pet that’s apartment friendly. It’s hard to find the perfect pet that takes up little space and to nurture and care for an animal that needs exercise is not option in an apartment. This article will introduce you to pets that are ideal for little apartments and that can even add good vibes to your new home. We’re going to split these ideal apartment pets into 3 categories: Terrestrial, Oceanic, and Warming.
Terrestrial
Some pets can add some flare to a cool apartment theme. Some even bring out that extra visual appeal to the whole place. Try considering an amphibian or reptile. Geckos, turtles, toads, salamander, and even dragons can add an extra pizzazz into the room. They are also pets that are easy to care for and take little room. They require a tank that’s at least 10 gallons and 10 gallon tanks are usually no bigger than 2 feet. All you have to do is feed your little creature once a week (depending on which pet you go with) and clean their tank when needed. These pets go great with modern and neutral tones in the apartment and tend to stick out and wow guests. The only con to these creatures is that they may require you to drop some crickets into a tank. Some find this a drawback but the good news is they have dead ones for sale as well if you can’t find the courage to take on live action.
Oceanic
Oceanic pets are the most majestic of all. You can bring home the magic of the sea and let them add that calming air to your home. You don’t need to get the boring single goldfish if you don’t want to. Salt water fish always add extra cool points to any pad. You can always add any decoration to match your home. You can make fishes tank safari themed, oceanic themed, castle themed, etc. Not into fish? How about hermit crabs? Their decorated shells can boost up their dull appearances and they’re very easy to maintain. Just some dry food and water is all the need and they’re fairly easy to maintain. Only con is since you can’t really interact with the fish you may not be able to form an emotional bond.
Warming
For those of us who want a pet that sits on your lap and cuddles up with you this is your category. We’re going to discuss small pets that require little activity. Some small pets that you can consider is ferret, rabbit, guinea pigs, etc. They’re pretty self content but love the physical and emotional contact when they do have it. Since these are furry animals they require a lot more maintenance than the above but not too much. These little furry guys however, so smell a little bit when it comes time to use the bathroom. They’re not as bad as let’s say a dog or cat but all animals so carry these with them so daily clean ups are a must! They’re friendly, adorable, and cuddly and are less costly than bigger pets.
Although the above pets are great animals to add to a home make sure to do some extra research to see which pet is right for you. Always make sure to ask the landlord and any roommates you have if its OK to bring a new pet to your home.
Jeff writes about topics important to renters for the Renter’s Insurance Blog.