Where to put a litter box in a small apartment
Compare real spots in a small apartment with a cat-first placement checklist, room trade-offs and a simple observation sheet.
A GOOD HOME IS A SHARED HOME.
YOUR HOME.
THEIR WHOLE WORLD.
A sunny spot. A familiar routine. A life that feels good.
Thoughtful care, happier spaces and small everyday ways to be a good housemate to your pet.
Find your starting point
LET’S MAKE
YOURSELF AT HOME.
For the ones who make a house a home.
BIG FEELINGS.
LITTLE HOUSEMATES.
Some days, a good home is a quiet corner. Other days, it’s a game you’ve played a hundred times. Let’s make room for both.
A little know-how goes a long way.
THE GOOD-HOME
LIBRARY.
From the first day home to the ordinary days that mean everything. 6 guides, ready when you are.
Pet-sitter instructions that leave less to guess
A practical pet-sitter handover guide with a free printable template for routines, contacts, access, preferences and individual pet notes.
Indoor cat enrichment, one small change at a time
Build a gentle rotation of play, scratching, perching and quiet choices, with an original seven-day observation plan for indoor cats.
A daily pet-care checklist your household can share
A simple routine for dog and cat households: established meals, fresh water, toileting, rest, suitable activity and clear caregiver handoffs.
A gentle first room for your new cat
Prepare a quiet first space with separate resources, hiding options and a gradual arrival plan, including small-home trade-offs.
Make a quiet resting space your dog can choose
Plan a comfortable dog rest area around household traffic, individual preferences and a simple do-not-disturb agreement.
Good care is a team effort.
LESS GUESSWORK.
MORE TAIL WAGS.
Two free tools to help everyone in the household know what matters. Make a plan, print it out, pass it on.
Made for real life.
No account, no email required.
A shared home. A considered life.
THE LITTLE THINGS
ARE THE BIG THINGS.
A dependable routine. A place to retreat. The freedom to be curious. We’re here for the small changes that make living together better. Housemates is published by Hale Pet Door, with our sources and ownership out in the open.
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