I Want to Adopt a Pet, But Should I?

April 22, 2016 | By Sammie AuthorMy First Apartment

If you are an animal lover like me, you dread every day that you have to live without a pet. Moving away from home meant leaving my dog, my best friend, Charlie. But he is better off where he is, with a big house and his own yard (and our other best friend, dad). My…

Having a Pet in an Apartment

September 7, 2014 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

What’s better than having a pet to greet you at the end of the day? Not much. For a serious reality check, read this post from my colleague Alex. A bit negative for my opinion, but go read it and come back to me. Still interested in a furry companion? Awesome. So was I. We decided…

So You Want to Get a Pet? Read This First!

October 18, 2013 | By doug AuthorMy First Apartment

The reasons for getting a pet are plenty obvious. Companionship, for one: a dog that trots next to you on your daily run, a cat that curls up on your lap when you watch your favorite movie. Even a fish or an iguana can have its own subtle charm and personality, as plenty of happy…