PetScreening

PetScreening

Pet policy management and accommodation platform

Overview

PetScreening provides a subscription-based digital platform that helps property managers, HOAs, and vacation rental managers handle pet policies and accommodation requests for service and support animals. The core product is a centralized system for managing pet-related documentation, ensuring HUD FHAct compliance, and processing reasonable accommodation requests, with secure, remote access for pet owners to manage their pet information. Unlike broader pet-management tools, PetScreening focuses specifically on compliance and accommodation workflows within property management, offering a streamlined, auditable process for pet-related policy enforcement. The company aims to simplify and standardize how pet policies are applied across managed properties while giving pet owners a reliable way to securely store and share their pet information.

About PetScreening

Simplify's Rating
Why PetScreening is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Enterprise Software

Real Estate

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$83M

Headquarters

Cornelius, North Carolina

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • Yardi partnership on May 28, 2026 expands access across multifamily operators.
  • PetScreening's March 2026 report showed 81% operator pet-growth and 30.7% revenue lift.
  • TEAM LEWIS hired April 8, 2026 to push STR growth and demand generation.

What critics are saying

  • FHCO criticized mandatory assistance-animal screening in March 2026; enforcement pressure escalates in 2026.
  • Oregon settlement in summer 2025 shows landlords face payouts using PetScreening workflows.
  • Yardi can replace PetScreening with native tooling; platform loses distribution and becomes optional.

What makes PetScreening unique

  • Only pet policy platform embedded inside Yardi RentCafe as of June 2026.
  • Combines pet screening, FIDO Scores, and assistance-animal compliance in one workflow.
  • Free to housing providers, letting operators adopt without procurement friction.

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Funding

Total Funding

$83M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$35M
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Linktree
$65M
Substack
$80M
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$100M
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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Pet Insurance

Paid Family/Military/Bereavement leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
PR Newswire
Aug 11th, 2026
PetScreening named to Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for fifth consecutive year.

PetScreening named to Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for fifth consecutive year. Aug 11, 2026, 07:30 ET Company ranks No. 1,378 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, reflecting sustained growth and continued innovation in rental housing CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - PetScreening, the leading pet policy management platform for the rental housing industry, has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, the annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This marks the fifth consecutive year PetScreening has earned a place on the list. PetScreening ranked No. 1,378 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, recognizing the company's sustained growth and continued momentum as rental housing operators increasingly adopt technology to simplify pet policy management, improve operational efficiency and create more pet-inclusive communities. "We're honored to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 for the fifth consecutive year," said John Bradford, founder and CEO of PetScreening. "This recognition reflects the impact we're making alongside our customers as they build more efficient, transparent and pet-inclusive communities. We're incredibly grateful for the trust they've placed in us, and we'll continue to invest in innovations that help the rental housing industry simplify operations and create a better experience for property teams, residents and their pets." Over the past year, PetScreening has continued to expand its platform with new workflow automation, enhanced resident communications, deeper property management system integrations and tools that help operators improve visibility into pet-related operations across their portfolios. The company has also broadened its reach beyond traditional long-term rental housing, expanding its solutions for vacation rentals, homeowners associations (HOAs), student housing and other residential housing segments. "Five consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 underscores the consistency and resilience of our business," said Ellen Sondee, chief financial officer at PetScreening. "Our growth has been driven by disciplined execution and a long-term commitment to deliver measurable value. As we continue to scale, we're focused on making strategic investments that strengthen our platform, support our customers and position the company for continued success." Today, PetScreening supports property owners, operators and managers across multifamily housing, single-family rentals, vacation rentals, HOAs and student housing, helping organizations create consistent, transparent pet policies while improving compliance, operational efficiency and the resident experience. For the full 2026 Inc. 5000 list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit inc.com/inc5000. About PetScreening PetScreening is the leading pet policy management and compliance platform, helping property managers, operators and asset owners manage their pet and assistance animal policies with greater consistency, transparency and accountability. Serving multifamily housing, single-family rentals, homeowners associations, student housing, vacation rentals and other residential housing segments, PetScreening standardizes pet-related workflows, helps reduce operational risk, and creates better experiences for residents, guests and property teams. Through its technology, education, and community initiatives, the company advances responsible pet ownership and helps create more pet-inclusive communities. Learn more at petscreening.com. Media Contact Kristine Champion SVP of Marketing, PetScreening [email protected] SOURCE PetScreening

PR Newswire
May 28th, 2026
Yardi integrates PetScreening into RentCafe to streamline multifamily pet management

Yardi has partnered with PetScreening to integrate pet screening capabilities into its RentCafe applicant and resident portals. The collaboration expands Yardi's Renter Essentials suite, which supports residents throughout their tenancy lifecycle. The integration allows applicants and residents to complete pet screening directly within RentCafe portals. Once verified, pet records automatically attach to resident profiles, streamlining compliance and documentation for property staff. Properties can require pet screening as part of the application workflow to ensure policy compliance from the start. The solution provides automated pet verification, assistance animal documentation management, detection of unregistered pets, and liability protection. PetScreening, offered at no cost to housing providers, standardises pet risk assessment and assists with HUD and Fair Housing compliance. The partnership helps multifamily operators modernise pet management whilst improving operational efficiency.

PR Newswire
Apr 8th, 2026
PetScreening selects TEAM LEWIS to drive PR and brand strategy.

PetScreening selects TEAM LEWIS to drive PR and brand strategy. Apr 08, 2026, 08:03 ET TEAM LEWIS will help sharpen the story behind modern pet policy management through creative, media relations, and executive thought leadership. SAN DIEGO, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - PetScreening, the industry's first and leading pet policy management software has named TEAM LEWIS as its agency of record. TEAM LEWIS will deliver integrated PR and brand-first campaigns for PetScreening's Short Term Rental (STR) services. As pet-related requests grow in volume and complexity, PetScreening is investing in brand visibility and education to help short-term rental operators and property managers manage pet and animal policies consistently, stay compliant, and improve the resident experience. PetScreening set ambitious 2026 goals to grow STR visibility and generate new leads. It selected TEAM LEWIS from its competitive process for its integrated marketing and needle-moving creative capabilities. "We are excited to partner with TEAM LEWIS to amplify PetScreening's STR, Vacation Rental platform. Pet-friendly accommodations are among the most sought-after features for travelers, and this solution expands options for guests to find homes that welcome their pets while helping property managers protect their assets and benefit from pet-related revenue. A true win-win for everyone involved." said Kristine Champion, Senior Vice President of Marketing. TEAM LEWIS is supporting PetScreening's next phase of STR growth by elevating brand presence and demand generation. In the first months, having already delivered creative, media relations, thought leadership, and earned strategy to reinforce PetScreening's industry leadership. About TEAM LEWIS TEAM LEWIS delivers creative campaigns for commercial and community causes. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in London, the agency operates across 27 offices throughout Asia, EMEA and North America. For more information, visit www.teamlewis.com. Media Contact TEAM LEWIS SOURCE TEAM LEWIS

PR Newswire
Mar 3rd, 2026
PetScreening report: 81% of operators see pet ownership growth, 68% now pet-friendly

PetScreening has released its 2026 State of Pets in Rental Housing Report, surveying 673 property managers and leasing professionals. The report reveals that whilst 71% of US households own pets, only 43% of renters report having one, highlighting a significant gap in pet ownership amongst rental residents. Key findings show 81% of operators report growth in pet ownership and 68% consider themselves pet-friendly. However, unauthorised pets and pet damage remain primary operational challenges. Popular amenities include pet waste stations (45%) and pet parks (35%), whilst most properties maintain restrictions on pet limits per household (78.4%), breeds (66.7%) and weight (59.8%). PetScreening clients experienced a 30.7% revenue increase after implementing the platform, whilst customers saved approximately 1.3 million administrative hours reviewing assistance animal accommodation requests.

PR Newswire
Aug 12th, 2025
PetScreening Named to Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies for Fourth Consecutive Year

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - PetScreening, the leading pet policy management software for the rental housing industry, has been named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.

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