Associa Advantage expands premier vendor program with PetScreening partnership. DALLAS, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Associa, North America's largest community association management firm, announced today the addition of PetScreening(TM) to Associa Advantage, its exclusive group-purchasing and vendor management program. Through the partnership, Associa-managed communities will gain access to PetScreening's best-in-class pet management solution, helping association boards and managers streamline compliance, maintain accurate records, and support safer, more pet-friendly communities. PetScreening's specialized tool kit supports pet registration, assistance animal accommodation request verification, centralized record keeping, and enhanced communication across community associations and condominium communities. Trusted by 28,000+ communities representing millions of homes, the PetScreening platform helps housing providers and association managers streamline compliance, improve operational efficiency, and maintain accurate pet and animal records. Additionally, it strengthens emergency preparedness by equipping boards and managers with timely access to critical pet information when rapid communication and response are essential. "PetScreening helps community and condo associations manage pet-related responsibilities with greater visibility, consistency, and efficiency-while promoting responsible pet ownership and a better homeowner experience", said John R. Bradford III, founder and CEO of PetScreening. "Our collaboration with Associa Advantage will help community managers have better visibility into the pets and animals living within their communities so they can strengthen communication, support responsible pet ownership and promote safer, more welcoming communities for everyone." PetScreening helps associations reduce administrative burden and navigate Fair Housing compliance. Backed by certified Fair Housing experts and legal counsel, the platform enables consistent policy enforcement, mitigates risk, strengthens communication, and reinforces emergency preparedness. "Pet policies and assistance animal accommodation requests can be complex for community associations, making effective tools critical," said Jennifer Shannon, president of Coming Home Media Group. "Adding PetScreening to Associa Advantage expands access to a trusted solution that supports responsible pet ownership, bolsters community safety, and elevates the resident experience." Every pet registered through PetScreening is automatically enrolled in FidoAlert, North America's largest free lost pet recovery network, providing an added layer of protection for pet owners. Since its launch, FidoAlert has helped reunite more than 70,000 lost pets with their families, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to pet safety and recovery.

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

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.