Compelling research and actionable tools to create more pet-inclusive rental communities
Michelson Found Animals Foundation and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) believe that pets enrich people’s lives and that everyone should have access to the joy of pets.
The Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative was created to field research that demonstrates the benefits of pet-friendly housing to owner/operators, residents, and communities. From this research, we develop resources and partnerships that seek to increase the availability of pet-friendly rental housing.
Michelson Found Animals Foundation and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) believe that pets enrich people’s lives and that everyone should have access to the joy of pets.
The Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative was created to field research that demonstrates the benefits of pet-friendly housing to owner/operators, residents, and communities. From this research, we develop resources and partnerships that seek to increase the availability of pet-friendly rental housing.
Our research points to
PET RESTRICTIONS
as the chief disconnect
1 in 2
"dog-friendly" units limit weight
PET OWNERS ARE MORE LIKELY TO COMPROMISE ON
PET OWNERS ARE MORE LIKELY TO COMPROMISE ON
Amount of
Bedrooms
Desired
Neighborhood
Outdoor
Space/Yard
Distance from
Work/School
OWNER/OPERATORS CAN ADAPT AND WIN
OUR RESEARCH SHOWS
PETS ARE GOOD FOR BUSINESS
OWNER/OPERATORS CAN ADAPT AND WIN
OUR RESEARCH SHOWS
PETS ARE GOOD FOR BUSINESS
83%
of owner/operators say that pet-friendly vacancies can be filled faster.
Residents in pet-friendly units stay
21%
longer versus non-pet friendly units
So how do we build and benefit from a
pet positive world?
Through research, resources and partnership.
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Our mission of saving pets, enriching lives is made possible by the generous
contributions of Dr. Gary Michelson and Alya Michelson
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