Home / Tools / New Pet in an Apartment ChecklistNew Pet in an Apartment ChecklistCovers both dogs and cats. Skip what does not apply. Progress is saved in this browser.Print checklist0 of 15 doneResetBefore pet dayConfirm your lease allows the pet, and note any weight or breed limitsPet-proof cords, plants and low cabinetsChoose a quiet corner for the bed or crateSee: Best Dog Crates for Apartments (2026 Buyer Guide) →Find a nearby vet and an emergency clinicEssential suppliesFood and water bowls or a fountainSee: Best Cat Water Fountains for Apartments (2026 Buyer Guide) →Washable bedSee: Best Washable Dog Beds for Apartments →Litter box with a mat, or an indoor potty for dogsSee: Best Top-Entry Litter Boxes for Apartments →Harness and leash, or a carrierSee: Best Dog Harnesses for Apartment Dogs →Scratching post for catsSee: Best Cat Scratching Posts for Apartments (2026 Buyer Guide) →Small-space cleanlinessEnzymatic cleaner for accidentsSee: Best Pet Odor Eliminators for Apartments (2026 Guide) →Pet hair vacuum or lint toolsSee: Best Pet Hair Vacuums for Apartments (2026 Buyer Guide) →Air purifier with a HEPA filterSee: Best Air Purifiers for Pets in Apartments (2026 Guide) →Neighbour-friendly habitsProvide daily enrichment to reduce boredom barkingSee: Best Dog Puzzle Toys →Practise short alone-time sessions earlyUse rugs to muffle zoomies and nail clicks on hard floors