Auston Grove Apartment Homes Blog

Are you looking for a four legged friend to be your roommate in your apartment in Raleigh, NC? Being both a dog and pet friendly apartment community, we thought you would like to know who is top dog in Raleigh. The lab, again.

Nationally, Labrador Retriever also remains America's most popular breed while the Beagle and Rottweiler (not allowed at Auston Grove) make strong gains.

Once again, the Labrador Retriever is the top dog in Raleigh according to the American Kennel Club's 2011 ranking of the most popular dogs in the U.S.

"The Maltese entered Raleigh's top 10 by jumping 12 spots to tie the Shih Tzu for ninth place," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson.  "This fearless breed ranks 23rd nationally, but is feeling the love in Raleigh."

Notable trends in Raleigh's top breeds:

• The highly intelligent Poodle leapt three places last year to become Raleigh's fifth most popular breed.
• Top 10 tumbles locally include the portable Yorkshire Terrier (falling one place to sixth) and the protective Boxer (falling one place to tie for seventh).

The AKC also announced its nationwide rankings today.  The Beagle overtook the beloved Yorkshire Terrier to become the third most popular dog breed, while the Golden Retriever advanced from the fifth to the fourth.  But fans of the Labrador Retriever need not fear: the beloved Lab remained the champ – a spot it has now held for 21 consecutive years – thanks to its well-earned reputation for playfulness and loyalty, and its use as a police and search-and-rescue dog.

The Sacramento Bee

There is no wonder that Raleigh is one of the most popular places to live in the Southeast. The Triangle and Auston Grove offer something for everyone! Raleigh offers beautiful weather as well as local events and happenings throughout the year.

Auston Grove Apartments are luxurious apartments in Raleigh, NC. Each apartment home features unique details and offers beautifully finished one bedroom, two bedroom, and three bedroom floor plans.

Raleigh offers diversity in its neighborhoods, dining and shopping, cultural entertainment, and sports entertainment. With its proximity to Downtown Raleigh, and Research Triangle Park, Auston Grove is THE place to be in the Triangle. Located only 2 miles from the I-440 beltline and one mile from the new I-540, you are a quick drive to almost anywhere in the Triangle.

For more information about living in an apartment home at Auston Grove, contact us.

What a great weekend to live in an apartment in Raleigh, NC. This weekend Raleigh hosts the Downtown Raleigh Gourmet Food Tour on Saturday, Feb 18 and on Sunday, February 19th is the 5th Annual Raleigh Blues Festival.

Raleigh is home to some of the most exciting restaurants in the country. Amidst modern architecture and historic buildings, Raleigh is a Mecca of fine dining and eclectic eateries. If you live here you will have a great time talking with chefs and owners who are offering up innovative southern cuisine, local beer, and organic wine.

The Raleigh Blues Festival returns with a line up which includes: Bobby Blue Bland, Sir Charles Jones, Mel Waiters, Floyd Taylor with the Johnny Taylor Revue, Latimore, Theodis Ealey, Ms. Nellie "Tiger" Travis.

If you love live music and great food, you are in for a fantastic weekend. Great food that celebrates Raleigh and live music that celebrates blues around the world will fill the RBC Center and this weekend. There is so much to see and do in Raleigh and these fun events are just another reason why this city is a great place to work and play.

Girl Scout cookies are coming! Saturday, February 11th from 1-5PM
at the Auston Grove Clubhouse. $3.50 per Box.

Troop 1220 will have a booth set up with cookie boxes ready to go!
Can also support military cookie drop.

(Click to view and print flyer)

Please join Auston Grove in wishing Mr. Pierce the best on his recent retirement from the State of NC.

We are so happy for him, but also very sad that they will be moving.  Mr. and Mrs. Pierce moved into Auston Grove apartment homes in Raleigh in January of 2004, one week after we opened. 

They were our very first residents at Auston Grove.  We wish them all the best and will miss them so much.  Thanks for all the memories.  Good luck guys!!