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Although many landlords will allow cats, rabbits, birds and reptiles, dogs are often excluded, even from “pet friendly” buildings. And God help you if you have a pit bull or other “dangerous” breed, like a German shepherd, doberman pinscher or rottweiler.
So how do you start finding a dog-friendly apartment, even in a “no pets” building? Follow these 5 tips, and you might be able to impress your landlord enough that he welcomes you and your pet with open arms.
When you have found a stray dog, you can’t assume he’s yours for the keeping. You still need to follow the proper procedures, even if the dog is in bad condition. It’s possible he was trapped somewhere or has been looking for his people for several days, weeks, even months.
With patience and skill, you too can tame feral kittens — bringing domesticated bundles of furry, purring love into your life. Here are some tips.
Whether you’re practicing self-sufficiency or looking for a new best friend, chickens are easy to keep and make better pets than you might think. In addition to fresh eggs, you’ll enjoy the camaraderie of a small flock of amusing feathered friends.
One of the many ways in which dogs are better than human children is that tormenting human children is generally frowned upon. With dogs, however, I have no such compunction.
Although kids and canines can get along just fine, allowing your child to run up to a strange dog and try to pet him is incredibly risky behavior. Without knowing the dog or its temperament, you could setting up your kid for a serious injury.
