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Living with a pet in a small space can raise questions you don't always find simple answers to.

Pets in Wonderland is a place to discover how real people around the world make it work — in studios, apartments, shared homes and other small spaces.

Read their stories, learn from their experiences, ask the community, or share what has worked for you and your pet(s).

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Real experiences, written by the people living them and read by a moderator before publishing.

A tortoise walking across the floor of a small apartment
StoryReptiles

Small lizard — Our unexpected summer visitor

Hi, I hope this does not sound too much like a child story but it has that touch, A little…

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A land snail in a small glass terrarium on a desk
StoryInvertebrates

A Dedicated Black Widow Enclosure

I live alone in a one-bedroom apartment and keep a black widow spider as an experienced in…

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A tortoise walking across the floor of a small apartment
StoryTurtles & Tortoises

The afternoon we lost Teresa

To the most wonderful Tortoise and hello everyone. Our Hermann’s tortoise, Teresa, is twel…

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Two ferrets exploring a basket in a tiny home
StoryFerrets

The missing slipper collection

Our Oscar ever unreplaceable!! (unsure if I invented the word) Living with our ferret, Osc…

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Questions from the community

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QuestionBirds

Air Purifiers for Bird Rooms: What Should You Check?

Hi guys, Choosing an air purifier for a bird’s room can be confusing because a product mar…

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QuestionCats

Are Tilt-and-Turn Windows Safe for Cats?

I’m looking at how to ventilate a home with tilt-and-turn windows, but I’m worried about t…

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QuestionParrots

Can You Keep a Bird in a Studio With an Open Kitchen?

I’m considering keeping a pet bird in a studio apartment where the kitchen and living area…

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QuestionFerrets

What can you do when a neighbour’s smoke enters a home with ferrets?

Hi, can you help? Smoke from a neighbouring apartment can be worrying when you share your…

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Most Recent Tips

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TipAll Pets / General

Is Your Small Home Secretly Dangerous for Your Pet? 10 Hidden Dangers to Check

Tilted windows, non-stick pans, lilies, chargers… 10 hidden dangers for pets in small homes, a quick fix for each, and a free printable safety checklist.

Pets in Wonderland editorial team19 October 20265 min read
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TipCats

Are Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes Worth It?

An automatic litter box may make daily clean-up easier, but it still needs checking and care. Here is how to decide whether one suits your cat and your space.

Pets in Wonderland editorial team19 October 20264 min read
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TipDogs

How Can Children Stay Safe Around Dogs? Simple Tips

Dogs can be wonderful companions, but children need to know how to interact with them safely. Learn why grown-up supervision, gentle hands and giving dogs space matter.

Pets in Wonderland editorial team17 October 20261 min read
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A cat inside of a litter box in a one-bedroom apartment.
TipCats

Litter box placement in a one-bedroom apartment.

Find a litter box spot in one-bedroom apartment that gives your cat access and privacy while staying quite and simple to clean.

Pets in Wonderland editorial team11 October 20261 min read
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Most Recent Videos

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Tofu Cat Litter Ultimate Guide

Tutorial Videos · Cats

There are a lot of variables to consider when choosing a cat litter. Tofu cat litter is one of the newest option which has been gaining a lot of popularity over the recent years. Is tofu cat litter more eco-friendly? Is tofu cat litter flushable? What’s tofu cat litter made of? Is tofu cat litter safe?

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