Pick of the litter: family pets form a big part of new home selection

BY JOSH SKAPIN, CALGARY HERALD FEBRUARY 5, 2016

When Interior decorator Carissa Klaassen set out to find her next home, meeting the needs of her lovable four-legged pal was a must.

Like anyone resettling with a pet, that dog, cat, bird or fish can’t be an after-thought. Klaassen kept her eye on animal-related restrictions in the bylaws, the size and layout of her condo, its location in the building and what the area had to offer.

It didn’t take long for the leash to pull in the direction of Quarry Park.

Klaassen and her nine-year-old French bulldog Katelyn moved to a 920-square-foot, one-bedroom condo at multi-family development Champagne last June.

“She’s a part of the family, so you definitely want her to be happy, too,” Klaassen says.

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