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Applications for The 2023 Pet Awards are Now open!

Applications for The 2023 Pet Awards are Now open!

Applications for the 2023 Pet Awards are now open! Michelson Found Animals is proud to be presenting our second annual Pet Awards at the Apartment Innovation & Marketing Conference on Tuesday, May 9, in Huntington Beach, CA. This event is your opportunity to showcase what you have done to build pet-inclusive communities.

Recognizing an Early-Adopter in Rental Housing Pet Inclusivity

Recognizing an Early-Adopter in Rental Housing Pet Inclusivity

Eric Brown, a long-time maverick in the rental housing industry, discusses how he recognized the importance of pets and their people without restrictions as an important element of their marketing program – as well as building strong communities.

The Industry-Changing Work of Judy Bellack

The Industry-Changing Work of Judy Bellack

Meet Judy Bellack, our Industry Principal for the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative, and learn how she went from supporting animals through donations and volunteering to supporting them with her time and expertise.

J.C. Hart Expands Pet Inclusivity and Adoption Awareness: Case Study #3

J.C. Hart Expands Pet Inclusivity and Adoption Awareness: Case Study #3

Indiana-based multifamily housing operator, J.C. Hart Company, earned the most successful pet-adoption event award at the inaugural Michelson Found Animals 2022 AIM Pet Awards. Most J.C. Hart properties currently have no breed and weight restrictions, and the company has a measured approach to becoming completely pet-inclusive and spreading awareness about adopting pets.

Oculus Realty’s No Pet Restrictions Policy: Case Study #2

Oculus Realty’s No Pet Restrictions Policy: Case Study #2

Oculus Realty, a Metro D.C. area multifamily housing operator, is one of the industry leaders regarding pets in its communities. In Spring 2019, Oculus Realty decided to implement a no-pet restrictions policy and dropped breed and weight restrictions for dogs.