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Pet Parent’s Guide to Local Pet Ordinances

Whitney Rodriguez

Oct 10, 20223 min read

Pet Parent’s Guide to Local Pet Ordinances

As pet owners, we all strive to maintain the best possible care for our furry family members. Aside from general daily care, it is also...

5 Tips to Make Apartment Living with a Cat Easier

Dr. Rachel Geller

Jul 26, 20223 min read

5 Tips to Make Apartment Living with a Cat Easier

The convenience of apartment living has many benefits for us humans but we may worry if our cats can live a happy life in a smaller...

5 Essential Steps to Prepare your Pets for Fireworks

Miranda Carney

Jun 30, 20224 min read

5 Essential Steps to Prepare your Pets for Fireworks

While July 4th is a much-anticipated summer holiday for humans, it can be scary and traumatic for pets. Sadly, thousands of dogs will go...

Danit Zivan

May 13, 20222 min read

Community Pet Portal 101

Your Community Pet Portal is a fantastic resource for you and your pet! Each feature offers a unique benefit designed to make your life...

5 Tips for Apartment Window Safety for Cats

Dr. Rachel Geller

May 2, 20223 min read

5 Tips for Apartment Window Safety for Cats

Cats love looking out windows and watching everything happening outside. But one loud noise or enticing bird could cause your cat to push...

A Dog Trainer's Guide to Acclimating your Dog to a New Apartment

Vera Murri

Mar 28, 20224 min read

A Dog Trainer's Guide to Acclimating your Dog to a New Apartment

Moving could be very stressful for us humans. And most of the time, we don’t even think how stressful it can be for our four-legged...

Dr. Rachel Geller

Mar 10, 20224 min read

Apartment Friendly Litter Box Locations

Cats are good apartment pets. They’re quiet, and they don’t have to be walked or taken outdoors to go to the bathroom. But, this also...

A Cat Behaviorist's Guide to Acclimating Your Cat to a New Apartment

Dr. Rachel Geller

Feb 22, 20224 min read

A Cat Behaviorist's Guide to Acclimating Your Cat to a New Apartment

Moving into a new apartment is a very exciting step for most people, but for cats, the transition to a new environment can be stressful....

Arati Patel

Feb 9, 20223 min read

Resident Spotlight: Soho Lofts

Living in a Bark Building means having access to pet-friendly amenities, from endless treats to a pet concierge who can help answer...

Arati Patel

Jan 22, 20222 min read

Resident Spotlight: Grove Pointe

Living in a Bark Building means having access to pet-friendly amenities, from endless treats to a pet concierge who can help answer...

A Cat Behaviorist's Guide to Keeping Your Cat Warm in the Winter

Dr. Rachel Geller

Jan 18, 20223 min read

A Cat Behaviorist's Guide to Keeping Your Cat Warm in the Winter

We humans can throw on a sweater or a blanket to safely stay warm and to save money if we have drafty windows or don’t want to put the...

Choosing the Right Crate for your Apartment Dog

Amber Deal

Jan 17, 20224 min read

Choosing the Right Crate for your Apartment Dog

Everyone likes to have a bit of their own space, even your pup! Dogs are denning animals by nature, meaning that most take comfort in...

Arati Patel

Nov 1, 20213 min read

More Reasons to Scoop the Poop...

Living in a pet-friendly building means you share your space with many other pet owners. We all want to take a walk outside and not worry...

A Cat Behaviorist's Guide to Introducing Your Cat to Your Partner or New Roommate

Dr. Rachel Geller

Oct 11, 20214 min read

A Cat Behaviorist's Guide to Introducing Your Cat to Your Partner or New Roommate

Introducing your cat to a partner, or a new roommate, is a big step. While it’s exciting to be moving in with someone new, you must...

5 Steps to Introduce your Dog to Your Partner or New Roommate

Arati Patel

Oct 5, 20213 min read

5 Steps to Introduce your Dog to Your Partner or New Roommate

Deciding to introduce your partner or new roommate to your pup is an exciting step to take, but for your dog, that may mean a new person...

Zoom & Zoomies: Top Toys to Keep Your Dog Busy While You Work

Tracie Koehnlein

Sep 18, 20214 min read

Zoom & Zoomies: Top Toys to Keep Your Dog Busy While You Work

Since covid hit more than a year ago, more people have been working from home. Even with restrictions of the pandemic dying down, many...

10 Toxic Indoor Plants for Pet Parents to Avoid

Arati Patel

Sep 6, 20214 min read

10 Toxic Indoor Plants for Pet Parents to Avoid

We all love to add greenery to our apartments, helping to create a stress-free ambiance. However, many people do not know that common...

6 Simple Steps for Adjusting your New Rescue Dog to Apartment Living

Arati Patel

Aug 16, 20213 min read

6 Simple Steps for Adjusting your New Rescue Dog to Apartment Living

Congratulations, you have decided to adopt and bring home a new furry member to your family. Adopting a rescue dog is a rewarding...

7 Little Known Breeds that Thrive in Apartments

Tracie Koehnlein

Jul 30, 20214 min read

7 Little Known Breeds that Thrive in Apartments

When considering what type of dog to bring home, you must consider what breeds will be appropriate for city life. Some of the qualities...

Socializing Your Dog Within your Apartment Building

Tracie Koehnlein

Jul 15, 20214 min read

Socializing Your Dog Within your Apartment Building

You and your dog interacting with other dog owners is one of the activities people look forward to the most when living in a pet friendly...

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