Story by Micaela Arnett / April 7, 2022
Our pets are a part of the family. If you’re looking to adopt but worried about possible damages, why not make your home pet-friendly?
Here are some helpful tips and tricks for the best of both worlds; a clean and comfortable home for everyone. Less mess = less stress!
Invest in pet-friendly furniture.
Who doesn’t want to snuggle their furry friends on the couch?
Removable, washable cushion covers are available in a variety of colors, textures, and patterns to match whatever look you’re going for. Even white!
Photography by: Patrick Brickman
Store your trash in the pantry or under the sink.
Don’t tempt them with a good time to make a mess. Out of sight, out of mind!
Photography by: Patrick Brickman
Install screens on your windows and porches.
Our pets love fresh air too, let them enjoy it while you work around the house with a pet-friendly safety screen or rails to keep them contained.
Consider a small pet door on the porch for hotter days. Easy access to shade for a quick cool off and a place for an extra bowl of water is essential.
Photography by: Patrick Brickman
Opt for tile flooring or hardwood instead of carpet.
Accidents happen, and when they do, it’s easier to toss a washable accent rug in the wash than scrub with a carpet cleaner.
Tile and hardwood floors sweep clean quickly and don’t hold on to any pet-related odors like installed carpet can.
Photography by: Patrick Brickman
Cover your pool with a pool covering when not in use.
Give them a bit more space to run with a fortified pool covering that is easy to remove.
If your pet is a swimmer, consider saltwater over chlorine to avoid irritating their skin or eyes.
Photography by: Colin Grey Voigt
Invest in a fenced area.
Privacy and safety confidence is unmatched when you fence in your yard. Ditch the lead and let your pet run free.
Photography by: Patrick Brickman
