Pet Safety

Can I leave my cat on the balcony? Not alone. See what vets and the ASPCA say about falls and heat, and how to plan safe, supervised balcony time.

Window air conditioner cat safety gap: why accordion side panels are not a barrier, what NYC rules require beside AC units, and what to ask a landlord.

Cat pushed through window screen? See why screens fail, what vets and the CPSC say, and safer ways to get air in a rental without risking a fall.

Balcony railing gap pet safety, explained: what the 4-inch code rule covers, which gaps cats and small dogs slip through, and how to check yours.

Cat balcony safety in an apartment starts with one fact: cats fall by accident. See what netting, screens and railings can and can't do in a rental.