Your well-behaved pet, appropriate for apartment living and acceptable under our pet ownership rules, is sure to also become a treasured member of the village community.

Animal lover Shar Bettens lives at The Avenue Maroochydore with Jakey, her adored labrador-shih tzu. “I’ve always had animals around me all my life’’ Shar says.

“Animals do a lot for us. Our pets pick up our spirits when we are a bit down, they are great company, give us unconditional love and give us such mental stimulation to enjoy life so much more. Jakey is always here for me.’’

Shar and Jakey have lived at The Avenue since it opened on the Sunshine Coast mid-2019. “It’s just wonderful that we can have our pets here with us in the village. Jakey absolutely loves it here too and he loves all the other residents.

“Every day Jakey and I head off on a walk in the morning around 5.30 for 30 minutes and again in the afternoon for about 15 minutes. Jakey gets me walking.’’