It’s Friday, August 23. I’m Lucas Dixon and here’s your local news from the Modesto Bee. In a tight real estate market, it is difficult enough for people to compete for the available rental housing in Stanislaus County. The choices are more slim for those like Cindy Burns of Modesto, who are not finding many property owners who allow pets. Burns has a 5-year-old chihuahua, named Koda, and on 2 occasions owners declined to rent to her because the 8-pound dog came with the package.