For many of us, a house isn't a home without our furry friends. 

We spotted some sweet pups and kitties in these beautiful home designs. Catch them dozing on their favourite rugs or grabbing a snack from specially-built food nooks.

Lazy days

Snooze the afternoon away in this old-meets-new Pointe au Baril, Ont. cottage.

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Black and Decker

Photography by Patrick Biller

Designer Kaitlyn Cruickshank's cats, Black and Decker, enjoy a marble nook that is nestled into the side of the island and houses their food and water bowls. 

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Yogi's lounge chair

This curvy sofa beneath original leaded windows is a nice place to curl up with a book. Luke’s dog, Yogi (pictured here), likes it too. 

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Radish's favourite spot

A silk and wool rug anchors this seating area and its softness is an element that Radish appreciates. 

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Poolside relaxation

Photography by Monic Richard

The owner transformed a pass-through space beneath the second-floor deck of this lakeside home into an attractive outdoor room that’s a hit with Charlie the pup.

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Blueberry Muffin's nook

Photography by Virginia MacDonald

Blueberry Muffin, designer Samantha Pynn’s adorable kitty, likes to sit atop the dining room’s custom console.

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Lola and her sister

A wood-beaded chandelier takes this serene space in a bohemian direction, and the pale rug (enjoyed here by French bulldog Lola) balances the dark hardwood. 

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Snow buddy

The living area, a favourite spot of Ozzy’s (he loves to keep watch at the glass doors), is a stylish and effortless mix of vintage, new and handmade pieces.

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Window perch

Photography by Michael Graydon

All of this home's textiles, including the striped armchair fabric, had to pass the pug-hair test. “I tested about 20 fabric samples on one of my own pugs to see which showed the least amount of hair,” says designer Ali Budd.

So while the homeowners love the results of this relaxed home, Dug the pug also approves. “That chair? That’s where he sits,” says homeowner Michele Foster. “That one spot – he sits there all day, every day.” 

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Franco's foyer

Franco strolls through the foyer of this sprawling three-level penthouse atop a chic boutique hotel in Toronto.

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Keeping watch

Photography by Carolina Andrade

This pup loves to gaze out at the surrounding apple orchards.

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