Finding A Place For Fido: Creating More Pet-Friendly Rental Options

By KIMBERLEY HAAS As pet owners think about what their next move will be if they have to sell their homes due to the economic backlash of the pandemic, some organizations are advocating for increasing options for renters with dogs and cats. According to The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a survey of 5,020 people shows that during March of 2020 and May of 2021 a total of 19% of respondents said they had acquired a dog or cat during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s works out to an approximated 23 million American households who adopted a pet during those 14 months. When the pet owners were asked what their top concerns were as COVID restrictions lift,…