News & Events

Breaking Breed Barriers: Pawsitive Insurance Providers
Many multifamily operators who have lifted breed restrictions initially assumed that their insurance coverage would present an obstacle — only to find out that no such obstacles existed.
What’s the Score? Leveling Up the Rental Housing Pet Game
A seemingly innocuous question – ‘is your property pet-friendly?’ – becomes quite provocative viewed through the lens of a pet owner who is challenged to secure housing that accepts their large dog, welcomes their ‘restricted’ breed, or embraces pets without additional fees. The Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI) has developed a scorecard to help operators have more insight when answering this question; but more on that in just a bit.
Best Friends Animal Society and Michelson Found Animals Partner to Offer Resources to Increase Pet-Inclusive Housing
Best Friends and Michelson Found Animals aim to empower renters to educate owner/operators about why allowing all good dogs, regardless of their size or breed, is good for the owner/operators, the renters, and animal shelters.
Embracing the Future: Why Rental Housing Operators Must Stay Informed of Legislative Trends Toward Inclusive Dog Ownership
As the housing landscape continues to evolve, so do attitudes toward pets and their place in our lives. Today, not only do more people have pets than ever before, they generally consider their furry friends to be integral members of the family; and as a result, the demand for pet-inclusive rental accommodations is on the rise.
Choosing Your Battles on the ESA Front
There’s probably not a single rental housing operator who hasn’t felt like they’re constantly in the midst of one battle or another in the day-to-day operation of an apartment community. And lately, one of those recurring struggles is the onslaught of emotional support animal (ESA) accommodation requests from residents.
The 2023 AIM Pet Awards – Presented by Michelson Found Animals
Held at the 2023 Apartment Innovation and Marketing Conference in Huntington Beach, the Pet Awards honor those making a difference in the industry by implementing pet-inclusive policies across rental communities.
AI Has Gone to the Dogs – Really!
Enter Companion, the first AI-powered, always-available playmate for your dog. By Judy Bellack, Industry Principal, The Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative.
PMG Maintains Long Standing Pet-Inclusive Policies Amidst Change Management: Case Study #5
PMG Property Management is a leading multifamily housing operator focused on asset management and commercial real estate investment throughout the western United States and specializing in well-located, Class B, and Core Plus multifamily housing with high value-add upside.
Unleashing the Benefits: Exploring the Case for Easing Pet Restrictions in Apartments
Welcoming more of these cherished family members will involve reevaluating current restrictive pet policies, which typically limit size and contain multiple breed restrictions. Easing or lifting these restrictions can be beneficial for apartment operators in several ways.
The AIM Pet Awards, Recognizing the Trend Toward More Pet-Inclusive Rental Housing
For the second year running, Michelson Found Animals Foundation is proudly sponsoring the Apartment Innovation and Marketing Pet Awards at the upcoming conference this May in Huntington Beach, California.