NEW YORK- February 9/2026 – Get Covered, a leader in software solutions for the property insurance sector, announces the launch of Get Pawtected, a new solution aimed at fixing one of rental housing’s most persistent pain points: how properties evaluate and manage pets fairly and consistently. 

Pet ownership isn’t going anywhere, in fact, around 66% of U.S. households own a pet, up 56% from 1988. But the rental market is struggling to keep up. The 2025 Pet-Inclusive Housing Report found that fewer than 10% of rental properties allow pets without breed or size restrictions, leaving property managers under constant pressure to accommodate animals while protecting their communities and insurance exposure. Many teams are still relying on manual reviews, unclear rules, or blanket breed restrictions. Approaches that create friction for residents and risk for property owners.  

Get Pawtected was built to address those challenges. The platform combines pet screening with $100,000 in dog bite liability coverage per policy, giving property teams a single system to verify pets, track vaccinations and documentation, manage emotional support compliance, and maintain consistent records over time.

Recognizing that every portfolio has unique risk tolerances and operational workflows, Get Pawtected is built for total flexibility. Rather than a "one-size-fits-all" mandate, the platform allows property managers to customize their specific pet programs, ensuring the technology adapts to their existing onsite culture rather than the other way around.

Instead of relying on rigid breed bans or fragmented third-party tools, Get Pawtected supports documented and objective evaluations that reduce liability while expanding access for responsible pet owners. Residents complete the full registration and screen process in under 15 minutes. 

“For too long, rental housing has relied on vague pet rules and outdated restrictions that leave renters and property managers in the dark, " says Brandon Tobman, CEO of Get Covered. “This setup punishes responsible pet owners because of breed stereotypes or paperwork ambiguity. Get Pawtected changes that by combining transparent, individualized screening with meaningful insurance protection, so communities can adopt pet-friendly policies that are safe, fair, and forward-looking. Our solution enables truly ‘pet-friendly’ housing while modernizing an outdated system, meaning risk can be understood and not feared.” 

The solution was designed for fast adoption as most properties can implement Get Pawtected within 30 days and with minimal internal resources. In addition to improving compliance and reducing staff workload, the platform also creates opportunities for new ancillary revenue tied to responsible pet programs. 

By pairing insurance coverage with automated compliance workflows, Get Pawtected helps property managers reduce risk, protect residents, and operate more efficiently without having to sacrifice inclusivity. The solution is now available to residential property managers nationwide.