Animal shelters and rescue organizations are often on the receiving end of pet surrenders due to complex rental housing issues that are difficult to address in the moment. Recognizing the need for sustainable solutions, Michelson Found Animals’ Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI) has developed resources to help animal welfare organizations more effectively engage rental housing providers with pet-inclusive approaches to help build happier, healthier communities. Through this session, the PIHI team will provide a path for having more effective conversations with rental housing providers while empowering pet owners with the information they need to access pet-inclusive rental housing.

As part of the Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition virtual event, the presentation “Engaging Rental Housing Providers in Pet-Inclusive Approaches,” attendees will gain a deeper understanding of market rate housing issues and the rental housing provider prospective. Presenting will be Ross Barker and Sara Maria Muriello, both part of the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI) at Michelson Found Animals Foundation. Additionally, you’ll learn how to effectively advocate for pet-inclusive policies in housing and utilize PIHI resources to initiate programs and discussions that can increase pet-inclusive housing opportunities. 

Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition is a free, half-day virtual event focusing on topics related to pet housing in presentations, videos and question and answer sessions. The event is Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 9AM-1PM PT (12PM-4PM ET). Learn more about the four presentations and take a look at this short video from Barker. 

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