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frozenemotion9- did the vet tell you to add water for a weight issue or for a kidney issue? For weight problems, it's actually better to switch them to high protein food, with minimal fillers. Such as kitten food, or some of the grain-free foods on the market. I just found that out, I wish someone told me that BEFORE my 4 year old cat was 20 lbs. ;-)

My older cat developed an allergy to grain products and all foods containing fillers so I stumbled upon that information by accident.

This is heinous.

That is all.

You know what I think the problem is? DC is incredibly transient. Most of the young people came here purely for jobs and the older people have larger homes and families (and the larger homes are usually criticized). Until you decide you want to stay here and invest (heavily) in a home there's no point in really furnishing or putting that much effort beyond what you happen to have.

I was reading these comments and then started thinking of my friends' homes and realized that even in our late 20s most of use still just use furniture that was free. And when asked why the answer tends to be "well why buy a new couch until I decide where I'm going to permanently land?" I live in the DC area myself and I've always been in awe of other people's apartments- it's just so above and beyond what I'm willing to do right now. And I'm 28.

1. Pets allowed. With reasonable deposits. I've actually seen some communities where some buildings were open for pets and others weren't. That seemed to be a great solution- make allergy sufferers AND pet owners happy.

2. Closet space.

3. Outdoor area- balcony/deck/something.

4. W/D in apartment

5. Reasonable rent. No one wants to pay $1500 a month without utilities for a 300 sq foot apartment with a "sleeping nook", even if they can afford it. Nor should they be asked to. Make it possible for people to have alternate jobs then the typical high power/high stress/90K a year.