News & Events
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.
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
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
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.
Keeping Pets and People Together, the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative is Leading the Way with the Housing Industry’s Best
Meet the PIHI team and some of today's industry leaders interviewed here, including Oculus Realty and The Management Group, and learn how easing restrictions and becoming more pet-friendly leads to better business and happier communities. The Pet-Inclusive Housing...