Integration Will Enable Vacation Rental Hosts to Welcome Pets More EfficientlyCHARLOTTE, N.C., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PetScreening , which offers the rental housing industry's first and leading pet policy management software and has over 7.2 million units using the platform, today announced a partnership with OwnerRez , a powerful, all-in-one vacation rental software that helps property managers and owners streamline their operations.The integration of the PetScreening and OwnerRez platforms will enable OwnerRez users to confidently welcome pets, verify assistance animal claims, increase revenue and maintain accurate records for every pet and animal staying in their properties. It will also provide guests with an easy and efficient way to include their pets in their travel plans."'Pet friendly' is a top search term for vacation rentals, yet most properties still don't accept pets," said John Bradford, founder and CEO of PetScreening. "Through our partnership with OwnerRez, we're bringing our pet-screening tools directly to the vacation rental market—making it easier for hosts to welcome pets, reduce risk and unlock new revenue. Together, we're removing barriers and creating more trusted, pet-friendly stays."Vacation rental owners and managers using OwnerRez can leverage PetScreening's comprehensive screening process, enabling them to make informed decisions about accepting pets at their properties, which reduces potential liability risks. By offering pet-friendly options, hosts will have a strong amenity to differentiate their listings and increase their occupancy rates. The seamless connection between the two platforms also enhances the pet-owner experience by offering greater transparency and trust in the booking process

Survey of 1,715 Rental-Housing Professionals Underscores Current Trends and ChallengesCHARLOTTE, N.C., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PetScreening ®, which offers the rental housing industry's first and leading pet policy management software at no charge to property owners and managers, today announced it has released The State of Pets in Rental Housing Report, a detailed look at current pet-related trends and challenges in the rental-housing industry.The survey, based upon the feedback of 1,715 property managers and leasing professionals primarily within the single-family and multifamily spaces, details the impacts of pet-inclusivity in the modern rental-housing world. Among the key findings: 60.7% of single-family respondents and 46.5% of multifamily respondents indicated that having a pet-friendly property has increased resident satisfaction.The top challenge cited among all respondents, which consisted of PetScreening clients and non-clients, was unauthorized pets brought into a home. It was followed by property damage, pet waste and navigating assistance animal requests."After the massive spike in pet ownership during the pandemic prompted the rental-housing industry to rethink its pet processes, it's time to take a fresh look at how these processes and policies are affecting the industry a few years later," said John Bradford, founder and CEO of PetScreening. "The survey findings certainly underscore the value of optimizing pet strategies to improve operational efficiencies and cater to the modern renter. Those prepared to conquer any challenges they might encounter will fare even better."The report also discovered that pit bulls were the most commonly restricted breed, with 94% of respondents citing the breed and its various subtypes, followed by several additional large breeds, including Rottweilers and Dobermans. That said, the survey didn't indicate a direct correlation between those restricted breeds and increases in damages or onsite incidents.The most cited pet amenities offered by respondents included pet waste stations (59%), outdoor amenities (41%) and an onsite dog park (35%)