Searching for a new home is exciting—but if your co-pilot has four paws and a tail, there's a little more to consider than just countertops and square footage. From fenced-in yards to nearby dog parks and scratch-resistant flooring, finding the purr-fect place takes a little extra sniffing around.

Whether you’ve got a Great Dane with big yard dreams or a cat who demands the sunniest windowsill in town, I’ve rounded up the top things to look for when house hunting with your pets in mind.