Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative

Attention pet owners who live in rental housing! Check out this resource to have more effective conversations with your rental property owner or manager about rethinking pet policies. Be prepared with statistics that demonstrate the benefits of being pet-inclusive. Find this resource and more for pet owners at https://lnkd.in/gXDAhHNE

Curious about how residents and rental housing operators feel about pets in their rental communities? Check out this research for some fascinating insights. https://lnkd.in/dXcVX29Y

Rental housing providers, take note! LA residents who attended three recent Michelson Found Animals Foundation's Better Neighbor Project events shared some perspectives on pets and housing that you may not have thought of before. For resources on why and how to create pet-inclusive communities, visit petsandhousing.org. #petinclusive #research #multifamily #housing

Thank you to the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) for highlighting our resources and the importance of pet-inclusive housing. Their recent article explores the AVMA's Steering Group recommendations to make rental housing more welcoming for pets. Here's why this is crucial: Stronger Human-Animal Bond: Studies show pets provide numerous benefits, reducing stress & increasing social interaction for residents. Stronger Communities: Pet-inclusive communities ensure that families can stay together. Reduced Shelter Intake: Increased access to pet-inclusive housing can lead to fewer animals surrendered to shelters. Michelson Found Animals & the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative wholeheartedly agree! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gFArGGEa

The Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative is tackling misconceptions about pets in rental housing and has created this data-packed resource to support rental housing operators. Check out this fact sheet to learn why common pet restrictions may not be financially necessary in rental housing. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dq4xqzq7

Attention Rental Housing Operators! Use this tip sheet to learn how to take action when property insurance is perceived as a barrier to pet inclusiveness and open up your property to more renters. For this full resource and more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gJvafaWK

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Pets are family, and Michelson Found Animals Foundation & the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative are thrilled to champion the winners of the 2024 Pets & Housing Awards! These incredible individuals & organizations are making a huge difference by creating welcoming communities for pets & their humans. From creative pet events to innovative pet amenities, these winners are breaking down barriers and ensuring families can stay together. Sequoia Dane Park Grapevine The Management Group Rainier Properties ATX MGMT Residential Oklahoma Humane Society Urban Resource Institute Read more about their inspiring work and the importance of pet-inclusive housing: https://lnkd.in/gmGATZuw

PIHI Industry Principal, Judy Bellack, offers this in-depth look at how the junk fee initiative may impact one area - the various pet fees that have become the norm in recent years. #petinclusive #junkfees #petfees #multifamily

To better understand issues around emotional support animals (ESAs), PIHI asked pet owners and ESA owners about their experiences. Here are some respondent highlights: - 41% said housing reasons were factors in having a pet declared an ESA - 22% said a housing reason was the most important factor in having a pet declared an ESA - 48% said size limits or breed restrictions were the most important housing-related reason for having a pet declared an ESA #petinclusive #research #renting #housing