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Ross Barker, Director of Michelson Found Animals Foundation\u2019s Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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The winners of the annual pet-inclusive housing initiative awards have been announced by the Michelson Found Animals Foundation\u2019s Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative<\/a>.\u00a0Each year the awards celebrate outstanding leadership in pet-inclusive rental housing policies and practices that drive business success and foster community wellness.<\/p>\n

The growing number of pets and their increasingly important role in families\u2019 and individuals\u2019 lives present crucial opportunities for the housing industry, as outlined in the company\u2019s Pets in Rental Housing: 2025 Outlook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Many housing providers have already recognized this opportunity to meet renters where they are and are leading the way by going beyond pet-friendly to make their communities truly pet-inclusive.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe winners of this year\u2019s awards are showing what\u2019s possible when housing embraces the full reality of people\u2019s lives\u2014including the pets they love,\u201d Ross Barker, Director of Michelson Found Animals Foundation\u2019s Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative said in a release. \u201cTheir efforts are making communities not just more welcoming, but also more stable, connected, and resilient.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Watch the awards video<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 2025 Pets and Housing Award Winners are:<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Most Impactful Adoption or Foster Event, or Program:\u00a0<\/strong>Dane Park Communities<\/strong><\/a>
<\/strong>Recognized for partnering with 97 shelters to help over 200 dogs find loving homes annually through community-driven adoption events and foster programs.<\/p>\n

Most Innovative Pet Amenity or Amenity Group:\u00a0<\/strong>Livano Kemah<\/strong>
<\/a>Awarded for creating an exceptional pet center with structured play, enrichment activities, veterinary services, and themed experiences that strengthen community bonds.<\/p>\n

Most Innovative Pet Marketing Campaign:\u00a0<\/strong>The Management Group, LLC (TMG)<\/strong>
<\/a>Celebrated for a heartwarming, pet-centered marketing campaign showcasing genuine resident-pet relationships, setting a new benchmark for pet-inclusive marketing.<\/p>\n

Pets & Housing Policy Advancement Award:\u00a0<\/strong>DC Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr.
<\/em><\/strong><\/a>Honored for groundbreaking legislation (Pets and Housing Act, \u201cRoscoe\u2019s Law\u201d)\u00a0<\/em>eliminating pet-related housing barriers, including burdensome fees and breed restrictions, establishing a national model for pet-inclusive housing policy.<\/p>\n

Paws & Progress Nonprofit Award:\u00a0<\/strong>Found House IHN<\/strong><\/a>
Commended for their innovative program supporting families navigating homelessness alongside their pets, including the establishment of Melrose Place, a permanent supportive housing solution.<\/p>\n

Best Leap Forward:\u00a0<\/strong>Avilla Homes by NexMetro<\/strong><\/a>
Acknowledged for pioneering single-level rental homes with private yards and no breed restrictions, significantly advancing accessible pet-inclusive housing.<\/p>\n

Vanguard Award:\u00a0<\/strong>Dane Park Communities<\/strong><\/a>
Recognized for sustained excellence and leadership in pet-inclusive policies, amenities, and initiatives, making pets integral community members.<\/p>\n

Most Pet-Inclusive Property:\u00a0<\/strong>The Press House, MGMT Residential<\/strong>
<\/a>Awarded for embracing full pet inclusivity with no breed or weight restrictions or pet fees, deposits, or rent, achieving a perfect Pet-Inclusive Score.<\/p>\n

Winners were announced virtually at the annual awards event, highlighting the rapidly growing significance of pet-inclusive practices in the housing industry.\u00a0Please view the award ceremony here<\/strong><\/a>. For more information on the Pets and Housing Awards and to learn about pet-inclusive best practices, visit\u00a0petsandhousing.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Michelson Found Animals<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Michelson Found Animals Foundation\u00a0<\/strong>(MFA), founded in 2005, directly provides animal welfare services and champions pets at every point they intersect with our society. The foundation operates a range of initiatives, including grants and programs that put resources in the hands of communities in need, research that promotes pet-friendly policies, and more. Learn more at\u00a0foundanimals.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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