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Pet-Inclusive means a space is designed FOR pets, not just allowing them. These spaces have no breed restrictions, no weight limits, and include dedicated pet amenities.
Pet-Inclusive (adjective): A classification for spaces—buildings, hotels, and services—that are intentionally designed with pets in mind. Pet-inclusive spaces go beyond simply allowing pets; they welcome them with open arms through policies free of breed or weight restrictions and amenities specifically for pets.
Understanding the difference helps you find spaces that truly welcome your pets.
Designed FOR pets
Allows pets with conditions
Apartments and condos designed for pet owners with dog parks, pet washing stations, and no breed restrictions.
Hotels and resorts that welcome pets of all sizes with pet beds, treats, and dedicated pet amenities.
Veterinarians, groomers, daycare, trainers, and boarding facilities that provide excellent pet care.
Pet-Inclusive means a space is designed WITH pets in mind, not just allowing them. Pet-inclusive spaces typically have no breed restrictions, no weight limits, and include pet amenities like dog parks, pet washing stations, and pet spas.
Pet-Friendly spaces ALLOW pets but may have restrictions (breed limits, weight limits, extra fees). Pet-Inclusive spaces are DESIGNED for pets with no restrictions and dedicated amenities. Pet-inclusive is a higher standard than pet-friendly.
Pet-Inclusive buildings must meet these criteria: (1) No breed restrictions, (2) No weight limits or very high limits (75+ lbs), (3) Pet amenities like dog parks, pet washing stations, or pet spas, (4) Welcoming pet policies, (5) Often verified by PetCompass.
PetCompass verifies pet-inclusive spaces by confirming their pet policies directly with property management, checking for breed restrictions, weight limits, pet fees, and available pet amenities. Verified listings display the PetCompass Verified badge.
You can find pet-inclusive buildings on PetCompass. Browse our directory and filter by "Pet-Inclusive" to see only spaces designed for pets.
Browse our directory of verified pet-inclusive buildings, hotels, and services.