Dwellsy adds pet-first rental search tools

Dwellsy has launched new pet-friendly search features on Dwellsy.com, including pet profiles, listing badges and policy filters. The update aims to reduce dead-end searches for renters with pets and make pet policies more visible to property managers.

Why it matters: - Dwellsy is trying to remove a common barrier in rental hunting: finding homes that actually accept a renter’s pet. - The company says 72% of renters have a pet, yet many still run into restrictions buried in listing fine print. - Property managers with pet-friendly policies can now reach renters who are more likely to apply and stay.

What happened: - Dwellsy launched new pet-friendly search features on June 11, 2026. - The rollout includes a pet profile, a pet-friendly listing badge and a pet policy filter. - The features are available now on Dwellsy.com. - Dwellsy described the platform as the first rental search platform built around a renter’s pet.

The details: - Renters can add a pet profile to a Dwellsy account. - The profile includes a pet’s name, species, breed, weight and type. - Renters can use that profile to filter listings by pet policy from the first search. - Every result is matched to the renter’s pet. - The system supports dogs, cats, reptiles, birds and other exotic animals. - Listings with pet-friendly policies get a badge automatically, with no extra steps for property managers. - Dwellsy says the badge makes pet policies immediately visible to renters most likely to apply.

Between the lines: - The launch reflects a broader shift toward renter-first search tools in a market that has often treated pet ownership as an afterthought. - Dwellsy is positioning transparency as a competitive advantage in rental search. - Jonas Bordo, Dwellsy co-founder and CEO, called the launch a