When searching for a forever home, it is essential to consider the needs of both your human family members and your beloved pets. Whether you have dogs, cats, reptiles, fish, birds or any other pet, the right home can significantly enhance their quality of life. Explore how you can find a pet-friendly home that caters to the unique needs of various pets.
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How to Choose a Property with Ideal Features for Your Emotional Support Animal
If the time is approaching to find a new home for yourself and your beloved emotional support animal (ESA), you will want to look for a property where you will be safe, comfortable, and happy. It goes without saying that your animal’s needs differ greatly from your own, so it’s vital that you find a home that has the best features for you both.
Not quite sure what to look for? Fear not—we have put together a handy guide to choosing a property with ideal features for your ESA.
Continue readingDIY Pet Grooming Stations for Happy Tails
Do you have a furry friend by your side? Awesome! They bring so much love and joy, but let us be honest – muddy paws, tangled fur, and that doggy odor can be a bit much.
Do not worry, you do not have to break the bank or stress out your pup with fancy groomers. Here is the new, secret weapon for pet parents: DIY pet grooming stations! Think of it as a personal spa for your pooch, with all the love and none of the scary strangers. Plus, you can save some cash and turn grooming time into some serious bonding fun.
Continue readingCreating a Welcoming Home for Pets
Sharing your home with a furry companion is an enriching experience. Pets bring joy, laughter, and unconditional love into our lives. However, creating a comfortable and functional space for you and your pet requires thoughtful planning and consideration. Whether you are a seasoned pet owner or a new paw-rent, this guide will help you transform your house into a welcoming home for pets.
Continue readingHelping Pets Enjoy Summer
Sun, outdoor activities, and quality time with our cherished pets characterize the summer season. However, increased temperatures could be harsh for their health and happiness. As responsible pet owners, it is our job to keep our pets secure and at ease as temperatures rise. Let us learn how to make this summer special for our furry friends, from keeping hydrated to offering a shady hideaway.
Continue readingA Dog Owner’s Guide to House Hunting
Searching for the perfect home can be a stressful process. So many things need to align for it to be successful- it needs to be the right time, you need to be in a good financial situation, and then there are all the home showings to schedule! But what happens when you add one more thing to the mix, specifically a dog? Looking for a home just for people is one thing but looking for a home suitable for pets is different. Dogs have their own needs, and you must ensure your new home can fulfill them.
If you are a first-time home buyer and don’t have any prior experience with this, it can be a little confusing. So, we created a short dog owner’s guide to house hunting to give you a better idea of what to do.
Continue readingHow to Downsize Without Panicking the Pets
According to the National Association of Realtors, homebuyers actively search for a house an average of 8 weeks before making a final decision. House hunting requires planning, access to finances, and a balance of present and future needs. Add pets into the mix and each new effort is slightly more complicated.
Realty Executives explores various useful tips to help make your house hunt easy and streamlined for you and the pets.
Continue readingAdding a Pet to Your Home
Adding a pet to your home and family can be an exciting and stressful task! There are many factors to consider: the type of pet to choose, the space available inside and outside of your home, the time available in your schedule, etc. In this article, we’ll review some tips to help you bring home your new pet and successfully incorporate it into your living space.
Continue readingHow to Safely Introduce a Pet Dog to Your Chickens (The Right Way!)
As chicken coops have spread beyond farming communities and across the backyards of modern suburbia, more and more people have found themselves struggling to introduce their pet dogs to their new chickens, or even wondering if they should do it at all.
In this article, we’ll cover the ins and outs of living in harmony with a dog and a flock of chickens.
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