To kick off our Dog Days of Summer promotion, we invited Palladium Plaza dogs of all sizes to pose for the camera and mingle. There was lots of sniffing, barking, tail wagging, and yes, even a few camera hogs. Getting dogs to sit still is tough, but we managed to do ok. Not everyone at Palladium has a dog, though, but even a few non-dog owners showed up just to hang out!

If you and your best friend(s) are looking for a new place to live downtown, consider Palladium Plaza. It's one of the most dog friendly buildings downtown.  Our resident dogs show you why:

Immediate Street Access - Several of Palladium Plaza's first floor units have direct sidewalk access, a convenience that dog owners can truly appreciate. Buster, shown here, demonstrates how easily he can access the sidewalks of downtown, which especially appreciates because he is not a fan of elevators. With a door that opens directly to downtown, Buster can be out and about with no stress.  Buster also invites you to hang out with him at Cafe 101, the cornerstone of Palladium Plaza, where he can frequently be found having a few drinks on the outdoor patio.

Low Noise Levels - Palladium Plaza only has 65 condos, which means fewer people and less noise.  Additionally, it's a concrete building, which helps to dampen the noise between condos.  Toby, here, explains why that is so important. See, Toby is getting a little older and doesn't like to be disturbed during his many naps.  With this solid construction, Toby sleeps soundly. Toby moved here from a house and yard in Cary, so he did have to make some adjustments to the occasional door slamming, fire trucks driving by, and late night street revelers that come with any urban setting.  But overall, he has adjusted well and has come to enjoy all the attention he receives cruising the neighborhood and going to get the mail.

Unlimited Walking Routes - Toby likes to chase squirrels in Moore Square, Ben enjoys a casual stroll along Fayetteville St., Buster hangs his leash at 101 watching the ladies, and Nelly likes to sit outside the sales model and greet visitors. So whether you have a high energy dog or a lazy one, there are so many choices for where to walk them downtown.  If they like to be paraded, the streets of downtown offer many sights and smells that are sure to delight. Plus, Moore Square is only a block away.  You can jog your pup down to the big field at the government complex, through Oakwood to the dog park, or over to Nash Square. In every direction there is a place to go and explore. You'll never get bored with your daily walks here. And if you need someone to walk with, we're sure you could find another pet owner who is on your same schedule. In a small building like Palladium Plaza, it won't be hard to meet people!

Pet Policies
When considering buying a condo, be sure to investigate the full pet policy of the building.  Some questions to ask:
1) How many pets are allowed per condo?
2) Are there any added fees for pets?
3) Are any breeds or sizes not allowed?
4) Are renters allowed to have pets?
5) Where do the homeowners walk their pets?
6) Are there any groups within the building that walk together?

Here are the rules and regulations from the Palladium Plaza HOA docs regarding pets:

III. Pets
Palladium Plaza conforms to all City of Raleigh ordinances pertaining to pets. Furthermore, for the health, safety and comfort of all residents, the following rules shall be observed governing pets:
A. Generally recognized house pets, in reasonable number and size (less than 100 lbs), may be kept and maintained in a living unit, provided such pets are not kept or maintained for
commercial purposes. Pet owners may apply for a waiver with the Palladium Plaza Board.
B. Pet owners must provide on request documentation indicating that each house pet's rabies vaccination is current.
C. Any household pet shall be kept on a leash while outside pursuant to the Wake County Leash Law. No unattended animal may be leashed to any stationary object in common
areas.
D. No pet shall be permitted to bark, howl or make other loud noises for such an unreasonable time as to disturb neighbors' rest or peaceful enjoyment of their unit or the
common areas.
E. Pet owners or responsible parties (e.g., pet sitter) are responsible for removing their pet's wastes from any common or public area as set forth in the Raleigh City Code, Section 12-
3011.
F. Pet owners are responsible for any property damage, injury, and disturbances caused by their pets. Pet owners will be billed an amount equal to the cost of having an area
cleaned.