May 2024 Newsletter
Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative
Through compelling research and actionable tools, we build a stronger and more pet-inclusive rental housing industry.
Welcome to the May 2024 PIHI Newsletter! This month, multifamily industry expert Judy Bellack delves into the perception divide between "pet-friendly" and pet-inclusive rental housing marketing to pet owners. And be sure to read on to learn how to nominate your company or property for the 2024 Pets and Housing Awards in just a few clicks. Finally, in recognition of Older Americans Month, we bring our readers a story of one special effort to keep older adults with their pets!
Is Marketing 'Pet-Friendly' Enough?
Today’s rental housing operators are no longer faced with the decision of whether to allow pets on their premises; rather, which pets to allow. The term “pet-friendly” has become the norm when marketing to pet owners. But is positioning a property as “pet-friendly” hitting the mark with today’s renter? Read Judy Bellack 's most recent blog here.
Nominate Your Property or Company in Just a Few Clicks!
Michelson Found Animals Foundation is proud to announce the 2024 Pets and Housing Awards to recognize the efforts of operators that are making their rental communities more pet-inclusive. This event is your opportunity to showcase what you have done to build pet-inclusive communities. In just a few clicks, you can submit nominations for as many awards as you like. Submissions are due May 15! For more information and to easily submit your nomination, click here.
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Pet-Inclusive Spotlight: Cathedral Square
Vermont-based nonprofit Cathedral Square is a national leader in affordable, service-enriched housing for older adults and people with diverse needs. They recognize that aging in place is better with a pet and have a pet policy that reflects this belief. Cathedral Square partnered with Blake Randell, OTD, OTR/L , an occupational therapist who specializes in this instrumental activity of daily living to learn more about their residents' experiences with pets and identify additional supports needed to ensure pet-inclusive housing. Thank you, Cathedral Square and Dr. Randell, for your work to keep people and pets together!
Co-Owner @ PetHabitats, LLC | General Contractor, Electrical Contractor, Mechanical Contractor, Acoustical & Installation Contractor, Painting Contractor, Flooring Contractor
5moOur pet bathrooms will have a major impact on service dogs and the owners to be able to maintain their dog with pet waste disposal and pet maintenance with a bathing table and shower. They will be able to keep the house cleaner because the dog doesn't go outside to relieve them selves. We have flush-able waste bags the can be deposited in the bathroom or your toilet in the house for your pet walks. Our cat toilet that is in progress requires very little upkeep and no touching the waste or pounds of litter going into the landfills. It is treated and flushed into the sewer where it belongs. The EPA's preferable method of disposal is FLUSHING IT. The future of waste water treatment will be changing in the near future to take away from their objections in being able to take it. Let me know if you have any questions.