BestyBnB – Help for Pets and People in Times of Crisis

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Photo: Courtesy of NAVC features co-founder Matthew Krentz with his rescue pups.

According to a study from The Urban Resource Institute and the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 50% of pet owners experiencing mental or behavioral health crises don’t consider shelter for themselves if they could not bring their pets. BestyBnB was created to remove these barriers, with a mission to keep pets and people safe, connected, and together while maintaining the vital Human-Animal Bond – a safe haven in times of such crisis.
And this week, the company was recognized with the Marquee Award by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) for their role in supporting people and animals in crisis.
BestyBnB is a first-of-its-kind technology-based solution that creates Crisis-Care/Safety-Net Pet Advocacy Programs and helps Human Social Services Agencies, Animal Welfare Organizations, and Disaster Relief Services secure safe, temporary homes for clients’ pets during their time of crisis. BestyBnB has been described by its Agency Partners as a highly confidential, HIPAA compliant, Airbnb for pets.
“We are honored and humbled to receive this recognition and support from NAVC Gives. This award helps create more awareness for our life-saving mission within the veterinary community, directly with the professionals who inspire us every day,” said BestyBnB co-founder Matthew Krentz.
This tool is designed to reduce the surrender of pets who are impacted by situations such as domestic violence abuse, mental health/substance use treatment, or housing insecurity, and will help reduce the psychological damage for individuals who have been separated from their pets by keeping them connected to their pet through the platform while always keeping identities confidential.
Since its launch in 2022, BestyBnB has partnered with 49 agencies in 18 states and has a presence throughout the U.S., resulting in 5,000-plus safe nights for pets with a 100% reunification rate.
To learn more visit www.mybestybnb.com and spread the word!

 

 

 

 

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