While many condominiums allow pets, there are often rules in place that limit the number and size of pets permitted. In cases where there is a size restriction, large dogs are not allowed. Often a rule will specify that a dog must not exceed either a specified height or weight.  In a recent case in British Columbia, Esfahan v. The Owners, Strata Plan BCS 2797, the strata corporation demanded that a unit owner’s golden retriever, Zoey, be permanently removed, as the dog violated the corporation’s size restriction once Zoey outgrew her puppy size. In this case the condominium documents stated that “one small dog or cat is permitted; small being defined as an animal that can comfortably be picked up and carried.”    Read the article……………..