Many pets are cute, quiet, and don’t require outdoor space. Some are just as fun and loving as traditional pets like dogs or cats. The best pets for apartment living do not disrupt nearby neighbors or damage your home. Take a look at 8 pets and why they are suitable for apartments, condominiums, and other smaller living spaces.
There are nearly 50 breeds of rabbits that people like to keep as pets. Most are social animals that want to keep you company. Rabbits are a good choice for apartment life because they can be trained in boxes, groomed and relatively quiet. Many people allow their rabbits to roam freely indoors, which is a good way for them to exercise. One downside of raising rabbits is that they like to chew and dig. You will need to fight rabbits indoors by making sure there are no drying ropes and only allowing rabbits to wander in the room without rugs or rugs.
LENGTH: 9 to 17 inches
WEIGHT: 2 pounds to 16 pounds
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Small and hairy mammal with long ears, short tail and large, strong hind legs; The coat can vary in color from white to brown, gray and black, and according to its length, from short to long.
Ferrets like to play with people and each other. To accommodate their playful nature, give them a cage that is at least 2 feet long and 4 feet wide and high. They make apartment residents great because they sleep most of the day while owners are away during the day. They are silent creatures but also like to hide and fall into mischief. You will need to make sure your home is free of mink to prevent unsafe escape routes or hiding places (like in an oven).
LENGTH: 13 to 16 inches long
WEIGHT: Up to 3 1/2 pounds
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Common variants include white, sable, cinnamon and chocolate body with white forehead, muzzle and throat; black legs.
Rats are friendly, quiet and intelligent animals. The small size and relatively easy care makes them perfect for smaller homes. Their cage needs do not require too high about 2 cubic feet. They tend to be easily tamed and often prefer to hang out on everyone’s shoulders or arms. Rats will probably sleep most of the day if you leave home during the day. They are most active at night but will wake up to interact during the day.
LENGTH: 9 to 11 inches, plus a tail of 7 to 9 inches
WEIGHT: Up to 2 pounds
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Slim body with sharp tip, large eyes and prominent, thin ears; Color variants include brown, black, brown, gray, white, Siam, blue, dark silver, matte silver, lilac, cinnamon, black-eye white, emerald cinnamon, lynx, agouti silver, lilac silver, and fiery.
Rats don’t need a lot of space or a big cage. Their size requirements are just one of the reasons why they make great pets for small spaces. They are also quiet, fastidious, and they are relatively easy to take care of. They are also smart, and their playful antics are fun to watch. While they are sketchy, they can be domesticated if handled regularly and fed manually.
LENGTH: 6 to 7 inches
WEIGHT: 1 to 2 ounces
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Muzzle pointed, small round ears, long tail; The color variations include brown, black, brown, gray and albino.
Renting a flat without a pet usually allows hamsters and they are an ideal apartment pet as they do not need a lot of space. They are quiet, clean, low maintenance and do not shed. Most people with allergies can live comfortably with a hamster in the house. Hamsters are easy to tame with regular handling. All hamster needs are a 2-block cage equipped with exercise wheels, chewing toys, waterproof beds, a hiding place, food and water.
LENGTH: 2 to 13 inches
WEIGHT: 0.5 ounces to 10 ounces
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Short tail, fat legs and small ears; The color variations include black, gray, brown, white, yellow, red or mixed colors.
Guinea pigs are hungry for socialization and are usually easy to handle. They made a “whistling” sound as a pronunciation, but it was not loud enough to disturb the neighbors in an apartment. Their shells are also manageable. At a minimum, these rodents need a cage with footprints of 2 feet 3. Height does not matter; They don’t tend to climb, so it doesn’t need to be higher than a foot or 18 inches. They appreciate the time out of the cage to communicate, explore and play. Like other pets that you allow to roam indoors, make sure that there are no clothesline or wooden furniture.
LENGTH: 8 to 10 inches
WEIGHT: 1.5 to 2.5 pounds
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Small, stout body with no tail, large head with large and alert eyes, short, strong legs, with four toes on the front and three forelegs, all with sharp claws ; Color variations include black, beige, chocolate, cream, cinnamon, yellow, lemon, lilac, red, silver and white.
Reptiles such as smaller lizards and snakes are not as social as mammals, but they can be good for small spaces. They are quiet and relatively easy to take care of. Good lizards for beginners include geckos, crested geckos, house geckos, bearded dragons and moles. Unstable large species include corn snake, king snake, milk snake and python.
LENGTH: 1 inch to 24 inches (smaller lizard); up to 6 feet (common pet snakes)
WEIGHT: 0.5 ounce to 1 pound (smaller lizard); 1 to 5 pounds (regular pet snakes)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Cold blood; scales instead of skin; Colorful.
Hedgehog does not need a large cage; A good size for an enclosure of at least 2 feet 3 feet. Mostly at night, they won’t mind if you go during the day. The hedgehogs are very quiet and produce very little fur, making them a suitable pet for people with allergies. They are often gentle and often alone. One drawback is that there are parts of the United States where they are illegal or require a license; Check your state laws on exotic pets before you adopt.
LENGTH: 5 to 8 inches
WEIGHT: 1/2 to 1 1/2 pounds
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Face with a cone, short legs, covered with spiky hairs called spikes (which look like porcupine hairs), can be rolled into a ball.