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  • 1.  Pet Housing Policy

    Posted 02-28-2025 05:27 PM
    Has anyone worked on a bill similar to the Pet's Housing Act passed in Washington DC? DC capped pet rent at 1% of monthly rent and pet deposits at 15% of monthly rent, as well as eliminating breed and size restrictions and ensuring that homeless shelters have space for people with pets. Humane Action Pennsylvania is thinking about trying to get similar legislation passed in Pittsburgh. 

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    Michael Steinfeld
    Volunteer
    Humane Action Pennsylvania
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  • 2.  RE: Pet Housing Policy

    Posted 03-12-2025 11:42 AM

    Hi Michael!

    CARE's research and policy teams are gathering data to support a similar effort in our core markets (Philadelphia is one of these). Let's talk!

    I also suggest connecting with Susan Riggs at the ASPCA and Lauren Loney (government relations contractor).

    Happy to provide email intros if you aren't already connected with them.



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    Sloane Hawes
    Chief of Research and Development
    Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE)
    Milliken CO
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  • 3.  RE: Pet Housing Policy

    Posted 03-22-2025 12:16 PM

    Hi Sloane, 

    Thanks for getting in touch! I'm forwarding your comments up to my Executive Director and Director of Operations. Looking forward to hopefully working together. 



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    Michael Steinfeld
    Volunteer
    Humane Action Pennsylvania
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  • 4.  RE: Pet Housing Policy

    Posted 03-13-2025 10:54 AM

    Hi Michael,

    It's great to hear that Humane Action Pennsylvania is looking into advancing pet-inclusive housing legislation in Pittsburgh! At the Michelson Center for Public Policy (MCPP), we work nationwide to advance policies that remove housing barriers for pet owners, so we'd love to connect and support your efforts.

    We were actively involved in the work surrounding the Pet's Housing Act in Washington, D.C. as an engaged member of the Pets + Paws Coalition. 

    We'd love to set up a time to connect and learn more about your plans in Pittsburgh! Our Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI) under Michelson Center for Public Policy focuses specifically on this issue, and we'd be happy to share insights, data, and strategy recommendations. Let me know when you'd be available for a quick intro call-we'd love to collaborate.

    Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

    Best,

    Nia Bratton 

    Michelson Center for Public Policy 

    Email: nia@michelsonpolicy.org



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    Nia Bratton
    Public Affairs Manager
    Michelson Center for Public Policy
    CA
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  • 5.  RE: Pet Housing Policy

    Posted 03-13-2025 11:19 AM


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  • 6.  RE: Pet Housing Policy

    Posted 03-22-2025 12:19 PM

    Hi Nia, 

    Thanks so much for getting in touch! I'm forwarding your comments up to my Executive Director and Director of Operations. Looking forward to hopefully working together!



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    Michael Steinfeld
    Humane Action Pennsylvania
    Volunteer
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    Original Message


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