While the trend in most major cities is towards banning pets, there are still a surprising amount of places that take cats and other small pets like hamsters or birds. If you have never owned a cat on your own, and you are about to take the leap, here are a few things you need to do to your Chicago apartment to prepare for your fuzzy new friend’s arrival.
Just like you would go around and baby proof your apartment, you will likely need to cat proof it as well. If you have any loose, dangling wires from a television or stereo or computer, you need to bundle those wires together so they aren’t a tempting toy for your new friend.
Make sure you have everything kitty needs before you go and get your kitty. Have the litter box set up, have toys available and have a fill food and water dish set up, too. Bad habits for pets can start right away and you want to make sure they have everything they need during the stressful transition between SPCA/pet store and home.
Make sure you inform your landlord that you are getting a cat, and if you live in an apartment complex, you might even want to give them a description of your cat so in case he or she gets out, they will know who it belongs to. It is also a good idea to give your cat a collar with identification on it to make sure you get Fluffy back if there is an escape attempt.
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