At ILK, we’re proud to be a pet-friendly community, warmly welcoming companions of all kinds. While we have a particularly thriving dog community, we celebrate all the animals that make our building feel like home.

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Each year, our residents host the much-loved “Dogs of ILK” event — a relaxed, resident-run gathering that brings neighbours together to socialise, connect, and enjoy the building’s shared spaces with their pets. It’s always a highlight on the community calendar.

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To ensure a comfortable environment for everyone, residents are required to keep pets on a leash at all times while on common property. Pets must also not be permitted to toilet on common property — please take your pet outside the building for toileting. In the event of an accident, residents are required to clean up after their pet immediately.

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Beyond the building, residents can also enjoy the “Paw on the Door” Chapel Street Precinct, where many local traders welcome well-behaved pets. Simply look for the “Paw on the Door” sticker in participating shopfront windows to know your pet is welcome inside.

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Nearby Parks

For exercise and toileting, residents may wish to visit the following nearby parks and green spaces (distances are approximate):

• South Yarra Siding Reserve (local reserve) — approx. 200 m

• Arthur Street Pocket Park (pocket park) — approx. 300 m

• Rockley Gardens (local gardens) — approx. 250 m

• Surrey Park (local park) — approx. 350 m

• Como Park (nearest entry) (Dog-friendly) — approx. 700 m

• Thomas Oval Dog Park (Como Park) (Dog-friendly – fenced off-leash) — approx. 850 m

• Fawkner Park (nearest entry) (Dog-friendly – off-leash areas available) — approx. 950 m

• Barkly Gardens (Richmond) (Dog-friendly – conditions apply) — approx. 1.4 km