Every listing on PetFriendlyPad gets a Pet-Friendly Score from 0 to 100. It's a quick way to compare how well a home fits life with a pet. The rubric is fully public, so landlords and renters can check the math.
Fenced yard, pet rent, deposit and fees, breed and weight limits, and how many pets are allowed. These come from the landlord's listing.
Distance to the nearest dog park and veterinarian, and walkability. We look these up for the listing's address.
If any input is missing, we don't estimate it. The listing shows "Score coming soon" until every input is confirmed.
| Factor | Max |
|---|---|
| Fenced yard Private, fully fenced yard: 25 · Shared or partly fenced yard, or a dog run: 12 · No fenced area: 0 | 25 pts |
| Monthly pet rent No pet rent: 8 · Up to $25 per pet: 5 · $26–$50: 2 · Over $50: 0 | 8 pts |
| Deposit & one-time fees No deposit, or a refundable deposit only: 7 · Non-refundable fees totaling $300 or less: 4 · More than $300 non-refundable: 0 | 7 pts |
| Breed restrictions No breed restrictions: 10 · Any breed restriction: 0 | 10 pts |
| Weight limit No weight limit: 10 · 50 lb or higher: 6 · 25–49 lb: 3 · Under 25 lb: 0 | 10 pts |
| Number of pets allowed 3 or more: 10 · 2: 7 · 1: 3 | 10 pts |
| Nearby dog park Within 1 mile: 10 · 1–3 miles: 5 · Farther: 0 | 10 pts |
| Nearby veterinarian Within 3 miles: 10 · 3–10 miles: 5 · Farther: 0 | 10 pts |
| Walkability A public walkability index (0–100) for the address, divided by 10 and rounded | 10 pts |
| Total | 100 pts |
| Private fenced yard | 25 |
| Pet rent $25/mo per pet | 5 |
| Refundable deposit only | 7 |
| No breed restrictions | 10 |
| No weight limit | 10 |
| Up to 2 pets | 7 |
| Dog park 0.8 mi away | 10 |
| Vet 2.5 mi away | 10 |
| Walkability index 60 | 6 |
| Total | 90 |
The score reflects pet-related features and costs only. It isn't a rating of the landlord, the neighborhood's safety or the home's overall quality, and a lower score doesn't mean a home isn't a great fit for your pet. Small pets and cats may not need a yard at all, so always read the full pet policy.
Assistance animals are not pets, so pet fees, breed limits and weight limits generally don't apply to them. The score is based on the policy for pets only.
Landlords: want to raise your score? Clear, generous pet policies score higher. List your rental free or read our pet deposit & fees guide. Questions about the rubric? [email protected]