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Help us recognize multifamily communities creating exceptional experiences for pets and their people. Nominate a community for the inaugural BetterPet Communities Top 50.
A welcoming pet experience takes thoughtful planning and everyday care. It shows up in the places pets play, the policies residents understand, and the moments that bring neighbors together.
The BetterPet Communities Top 50 will celebrate multifamily communities using PetScreening that are making pet-inclusive living part of everyday life.
Included recognition
One community earns the program’s highest recognition for exceptional pet-inclusive living.
Plus recognition
Five winners chosen from the Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, and Northwest.
Plus recognition
Help an exceptional pet-inclusive community get recognized. Here’s how the nomination process works and the key dates to keep in mind.
Tell us which community you’re nominating, what makes it special, and how it creates a welcoming place for pets and their people to call home.
Nominations open November 16, 2026
Share photos, stories, testimonials, and examples that show how the community makes everyday life better for pets and their people.
Nominations close December 14, 2026
Appointed industry leaders will review nominations against the program criteria and select communities for exceptional pet-inclusive experiences.
Winners announced by January 15, 2027
Every community has a story. Share the one that illustrates an exceptional place for pets and their people.
Nominations close December 14, 2026 (Midnight EST).
Anyone can nominate an eligible community, including residents, community team members, management companies, and industry partners.
Yes! Community teams and residents are welcome to nominate their own eligible community.
Yes. A community can receive multiple nominations. Each submission is an opportunity to share another perspective or example of its pet-inclusive experience.
The inaugural program is open to active PetScreening multifamily customer communities.
Tell us what makes the community stand out. Examples may include amenities, policies, events, partnerships, resident stories, and everyday support for pets and their people. Photos, videos, and testimonials can help illustrate your nomination.
A selection committee of industry leaders will review submissions based on the program’s established criteria, including amenities, policies, programming, community culture, and the overall resident experience. Recognition is based on the program criteria, not the number of nominations received.
PetScreening expects to announce Top 50 Honorees, regional winners, and the overall winner by January 15, 2027.
