| Pets can bring a whole host of joys to our lives. | | | | Australia. They are very social creatures and |
| They bring companionship, acceptance, and | | | | require a great deal of time and attention. Other |
| unconditional love. They help children learn | | | | unique pets are reptiles or amphibians. They make |
| responsibility and some offer security in our home. | | | | few emotional demands; however, they do have |
| Petting your dog or cat can be a stress reducer, | | | | exacting physical needs. Perhaps you would |
| lowering heart rate, and blood pressure. | | | | choose a snake, bearded dragon, turtle, frogs or |
| These wonderful perks don't have to end when | | | | geckos. As always, do your homework and make |
| we move into an apartment. View 14 | | | | sure that you are able to follow through with the |
| Apartments recognizes the importance of pets in | | | | care that they need. |
| our lives and even offers a pet sitting service. To | | | | Another kind of pet to look into is a bird. As a |
| get you on the road to sharing your home with a | | | | general rule, the bigger the bird, the bigger the |
| little creature, View 14 would like to offer some | | | | commitment. Do you want a bird that is lovely to |
| helpful guidelines and options for choosing that | | | | look at, but does not need to socialize with you, |
| apartment-perfect pet. | | | | or it is important to have bird that enjoys coming |
| Before picking up that adorable puppy in the pet | | | | out of its cage to sit on your shoulder? Noise level |
| shop window, there are several factors to | | | | is also a consideration with birds. |
| consider. First, check in with your building | | | | Finally, a wonderful pet that can bring beauty to |
| management to make sure that you can indeed | | | | your home as well as calm to your day is fish. |
| bring a pet into the building. If you have a | | | | There are two main categories, fresh water and |
| roommate, you'll want to make sure that he/she | | | | salt water fish. Generally, if you are new to |
| is not allergic or will be bothered by pet hair. You | | | | owning fist, it's best to start with freshwater fish. |
| should also be honest with yourself about your | | | | Take a trip to a local fish store and see what fish |
| level of commitment. Fully investigate the animal | | | | species are most appealing or interesting to you. |
| to ensure that it will fit your lifestyle and that you | | | | You'll need to ensure that the fish you choose are |
| are able to meet its needs. | | | | compatible with one another as well as to know |
| Many animals can live happily in an apartment, as | | | | how large the fist will grow so you can buy the |
| long as they are properly cared for. Cats are | | | | appropriate tank. |
| excellent apartment dwellers and generally just | | | | Once you are able to find a pet that is compatible |
| need food and water, a litter box, and, of course, | | | | with your lifestyle and needs, as well as accepting |
| your loving attention. When considering a dog for | | | | the time and responsibility involved, owning a pet |
| your cozy home, it's usually best to look at the | | | | can be meaningful addition to your life. |
| smaller breeds. Take into consideration the space | | | | Of course, for city dwellers, finding an apartment |
| that the dog needs as well as the noise level that | | | | that will allow pets may be the most difficult part |
| will be created so that neighbors are not | | | | of the equation. Luckily, View 14 Apartments |
| negatively impacted. | | | | provides DC residents with a luxury, pet-friendly |
| Exotic pets can be safely kept in an apartment, | | | | apartment community in the heart of the city - |
| as well. Explore the idea of keeping a rabbit, | | | | so you won't have to sacrifice your lifestyle to |
| hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets, or even sugar | | | | provide the best care for your new pet. |
| gliders. Sugar gliders are marsupials native to | | | | |