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7 tips for pet safety at your apartment

Think you’re a terrific pet parent in a marvelous pet paradise? See if any of these apartment and ownership faux pas describe you. Easily accessible, open foods  Sure, you may be able to train your dog not to eat off of the counters when you’re home but he’s got to have pretty strong resolve to [...]

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How much will that doggie in the window cost over the long run?

Dogs. You want one… so go buy one, right? Sounds easy but dog ownership carries significant long term expenses. Know what you’re getting into before you bring Fido home (all prices quoted are ballpark). Start-up costs: up to $1000 Adopting a dog comes at huge savings compared to buying from a breeder, but the initial [...]

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Renting with a furry friend in L.A.

I’d sure love to live in a pet-friendly utopia where dogs and landlords get along perfectly. Since this is real life, we do have to cope with various issues associated to renting with a pet and sometimes that’s no easy task. According to a recent study released by the American Humane Association, of all the [...]

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Helping pets through hurricane season

Give your pet the care needed to brave the storm. In the coastal states, there isn’t a single definitive way to handle hurricane season. Some of us pack our bags the second that a tropical storm receives its name. Others wait until the flood waters rise to our bedsides before we admit that there was [...]

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A holiday for man’s best friend – National Dog Day is Aug. 26

Have you devoted a little extra love to your favorite furry friend lately? Thinking about adopting a dog since you moved into that new apartment complex that actually allows pets? The perfect day to rectify either situation is coming up – National Dog Day is this week on Aug. 26. The founder of this special [...]

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Pet and home services while you’re away

We all are emotional about our pets; shortly after they land on our lap they become part of the family and we’d take them anywhere with us. Most of the times we can, but other times it’s impossible. How is Elliot/Suki/Captain Adorable going to survive while we’re out of town with business or on vacation? [...]

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Bored pets = destructive pets

Providing mental stimulation for your indoor pet is vital to his health and the wellbeing of your belongings. Indoor pets suffer from an evil unknown to animals fending for themselves in the wild. The house cat isn’t facing starvation. The lapdog is not wondering when he will find a fresh bowl of water. Yet indoor [...]

Help your apartment pooch cope with thunderstorms and fireworks

If he suffers from anxiety, sickness, or strange behavior during storms there are ways that you can help! Storms aren’t for everyone. There are some people who will chase them in cars with cameras in tow. Others seek refuge in our homes and drown out the pelting rain with a long movie. Dogs are much [...]

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5 Worst pets for renters

Looks and cool tricks aside, these pets should be avoided. Odds are, your lease won’t mention these animals because they’re rare but being excluded from the list doesn’t mean that they’re welcomed. Meet some of the worst pets for renters. Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches- This should go without saying, right? Wrong. There is a community of [...]

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Roommates with pets

Sometimes roommates come with a plus one. And I’m not talking about a significant other. This is a relationship of the furry best friend kind. If your roommate has a pet, the equation of adding them to your apartment family is a little more complicated than just paying the extra deposit your landlord or property [...]

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Warm weather products for your pets

Explore the latest fashions and products to protect your pet during the warmer months. Magazines and commercials won’t let us forget that spring is here with summer near on her heels. Bright colors, short hemlines, and products to block the sun’s damaging rays are ubiquitous. Next time that you do a bit of shopping, don’t [...]

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Owning a pet when you rent

Just because you don’t own your home doesn’t mean you can’t have your own loving pet.  Whether you’re a dog or a cat person, there are still ways you can have a four-legged friend as long as you play by a few extra rental living rules. First be sure to check your lease agreement for [...]

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Your apartment could get you rejected for pet adoption

When most apartment renters think about bringing home a new pet, their biggest concern is usually with their apartment lease terms and any additional deposit they might need to pay. But it’s recently come to light that many pet adoption organizations could reject you from taking home one of their dogs or cats due to [...]

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Alpharetta welcomes our newest, cutest neighbors

Oh, sorry, not you. I meant the fuzzy, precious, four-footed darlings that you can find at the new branch of the Atlanta Humane Society. The new center opened in Alpharetta just in time for the holidays. The organization selected the former home of the Cherokee Ford dealership, located at 1565 Mansell Road. While the location [...]

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Adopted pets turn an apartment into a home

Congratulations on your new apartment. Making your apartment a home means more than decorating the rooms. Home is where family is, and if your family consists of you and the mold on unwashed dishes, it’s time to consider adopting a pet. Not convinced? I’ve got three reasons why pets are excellent roommates! They’re always happy [...]