Furlo Blog

Pet community, apartment living, and everything in between.

Tips and insights for residents who love their pets and the buildings that make them feel at home.

How to Keep Your Dog or Cat Entertained in a Small Apartment
A small apartment does not have to mean a bored pet. Here's what actually works for dogs and cats — enrichment ideas, sample schedules, and the neighbor network that makes it all sustainable.
Is Pet Insurance Worth It for Apartment Renters?
Pet insurance costs $20 to $80 a month. A single emergency vet visit can cost $1,500. Here's the honest breakdown of when it makes financial sense and when it doesn't.
How to Move to a New Apartment With a Pet
Moving is stressful for you. It is more stressful for your pet. Here's what to do before, during, and after moving day to make the transition as smooth as possible for both of you.
How to Be a Good Neighbor When You Have Pets in an Apartment
Dog barking, hallway encounters, noise at odd hours — the honest guide to being the neighbor everyone is glad lives in the building, even when you have a pet.
Getting Your First Pet in an Apartment: What Nobody Tells You Before You Bring Them Home
Thinking about getting a dog or cat in your apartment? Here's the honest guide to what it actually costs, what daily life looks like, and how to set yourself up for success from day one.
Working From Home With Pets: The Honest Guide for Apartment Residents
Your dog thinks you retired. Your cat is confused about the new schedule. Here's how to actually make working from home work for both of you — and what to do on the days you have to go in.
You Don't Have to Pay $30 a Visit: Free Alternatives to Dog Walkers for Apartment Residents
A dog walker three times a week costs over $400 a month. Here are the real alternatives apartment residents use to take care of their dogs without paying for every visit.
The Truth About Apartment Breed Restrictions (And What Your Options Actually Are)
Breed restrictions knock out millions of renters before the search even starts. Here's why buildings have them, which breeds get flagged most, and what you can actually do about it.
Your Pet Is Family. Everything Else Is Just Expensive.
Rent is high. The pet deposit is high. Everything is high. And yet leaving your dog or cat behind was never actually on the table. Here's to the young professionals doing whatever it takes.
Pet-Friendly Apartments in Nashville: What to Know Before You Sign
Nashville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country for renters with pets. Here's what to look for by neighborhood and what separates a pet policy from a real pet community.
How to Find Pet Care Help in Your Apartment Building
Stuck at work while your dog waits at home? The help you need is probably already living a few floors away — here's how to find it.
Why Pet-Friendly Isn't Enough Anymore: What Today's Residents Actually Want
Every apartment building calls itself pet-friendly. So why are pet-owning residents still leaving? Here's what property managers can do to turn a policy into a community.
What to Look for in a Pet-Friendly Apartment (Beyond the Pet Deposit)
Most apartments call themselves pet-friendly. Here's how to tell which ones actually are — a practical checklist for renters with dogs, cats, or both.
Why We Built Furlo
It started with a group chat called WEOAS — Watching Each Other's Animals Society. Here's how a night out with friends turned into an app for apartment communities everywhere.