Pets
Pet-friendly townhomes in Ankeny
Cats and small dogs are welcome at The Pines. Here is the policy and what the neighborhood offers a dog.
The policy
The Pines welcomes cats and small dogs. There are breed and size restrictions and added pet fees, and the leasing team has the current figures for your pet, so bring up your animal when you tour. Every home has a private balcony, deck or patio and its own attached garage.
Room for a dog
Lawn care is handled, so the green space around the homes stays usable. Off the property, Ankeny runs about 80 miles of trails: the High Trestle Trail head is 1.6 miles away at the Ankeny Market and Pavilion, and the Gay Lea Wilson and Neal Smith trails connect in town for longer walks. Prairie Ridge Sports Complex, 1.0 miles away, has open loops and fields.
The homes run from 1,360 to 1,800 square feet across four plans, in two and three bedrooms, each with an attached garage, a washer and dryer in the home, central air and a gas fireplace. Live pricing for whatever is open is on the availability page.
Questions people ask
Are pets allowed at The Pines?
Yes. Cats and small dogs are welcome, with breed and size restrictions and added pet fees. The leasing team has the current figures for your pet.
How much are the pet fees at The Pines?
The leasing team has the current pet fees and the breed and size restrictions. Ask when you tour.
Is there a yard for a dog at The Pines?
Every home has a private balcony, deck or patio, and lawn care is handled so the green space stays usable. The city trail network and parks are close by for longer walks.
Are there dog-friendly trails near The Pines?
Ankeny has about 80 miles of trails, with the High Trestle Trail head 1.6 miles away and the Gay Lea Wilson and Neal Smith trails connecting in town.
Pet fees and restrictions are held by the leasing team. Trail distances measured by road from our address using OpenStreetMap, September 2026.
More about living here
- Moving to Ankeny, Iowa
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- Things to do in Ankeny
- The High Trestle Trail, near The Pines
- Single-level homes at The Pines
- Maintenance-free living at The Pines
- The floor plans at The Pines, explained
- How to apply at The Pines
- Working from home at The Pines
- What residents say about The Pines
- The neighborhood guide
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