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Animal Intelligence Engine · PawFred Key

Animal Tier & PawScore Calculator

Model pet rent, deposit, and compliance scoring. Customize every rent and deposit amount to match your market. Tier drives pricing. PawScore drives benefits. A large dog still earns an Elite score.

Animal Tier → Pet Rent & Deposit PawScore → Benefits & Recognition
Step 1 — Animal Profile
Animal & Property
Size / Breed Category Small — 15–35 lbs
XSSMLXL
Monthly Unit Rent $1,800
$500$2,750$5,000
Used to calculate pet rent as % of unit rent
Step 2 — Customize Pricing
Pet Rent & Deposit by Tier
Benchmarks: NMHC, RealPage & Zillow (2023–24). Puppy: +25% deposit · Senior: −15%.
Step 3 — PawScore Checklist
Responsibility Items

Independent of tier. Unlocks benefits — not lower rent.

Animal Assessment
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PawScore™
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Benefits Unlocked at This PawScore
Revenue Summary
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PawFred vs. Per-Screening Models
PawFred Model
  • ✓ Pet rent revenue flows to property NOI — not a vendor
  • ✓ PawScore creates loyalty and lease renewal incentive
  • ✓ Large dog pays fairly by tier — not punished, still rewarded
  • ✓ NFC tags drive ongoing engagement & re-registration
  • ✓ ESA / HUD accommodation workflow built into Key tier
  • ✓ NOI uplift capitalizes at cap rate — direct asset value gain
  • ✓ Residents can always improve their score — clear path exists
Screening-Only Competitors
  • ✗ Revenue flows to vendor, not the property
  • ✗ No resident-facing loyalty or benefit layer
  • ✗ Large dogs often declined or charged punitively
  • ✗ One-time check — no ongoing resident touchpoint
  • ✗ ESA handling fragmented across separate tools
  • ✗ No asset value narrative for property owners
  • ✗ Binary pass/fail — no nuance or improvement path
Market Benchmark Reference — Pet Rent & Deposits
Small / Toy Dog (Tier 1)
$25–$50 / mo · 1.4–2.8% of rent
National median for toy & small breeds in Class A/B multifamily. Deposits typically 1–2× monthly pet rent. Source: RealPage 2024.
Medium Dog (Tier 2)
$50–$75 / mo · 2.8–4.2% of rent
Risk-based tiering recovers 30–50% more revenue vs flat-rate. Source: Zillow Rentals 2024.
Large Dog (Tier 3)
$75–$100 / mo · 4.2–5.6% of rent
Deposits at $400–$500 common. Increasingly standard in Sun Belt Class A. Source: NMHC 2023.
XL / Restricted (Tier 4)
$100–$150 / mo · 5.6–8.3% of rent
$100–$150/mo + $500–$750 deposit common. Some require liability insurance. Source: RealPage / NMHC.
Cat (All sizes)
$25–$50 / mo · 1.4–2.8% of rent
$25–$35 flat common. Deposits $150–$250. Some Class A properties waive cat rent. Source: Apartment List 2024.
Other Pets (Tier 1–2)
$0–$35 / mo · 0–2.0% of rent
Fish often free. Reptiles/ferrets when allowed: $25–$40/mo typical. Source: NMHC Survey 2023.
Deposit — Market Norm
1–6× monthly pet rent
Florida: §83.49; no statutory cap beyond "reasonable." National norm: 3–5× monthly pet rent per tier.
PawFred vs. Flat-Rate Market
+30–50% NOI vs. flat $50 model
Tiered rent recovers more revenue. PawScore loyalty reduces turnover ~$1,500–$3,500/unit.

This calculator provides illustrative scenarios only. All rent, deposit, and scoring values are user-configurable and for modeling purposes. Policies must be reviewed against applicable state and local law. Florida Statute §83.49 governs security/pet deposits. FHA and HUD guidelines apply to ESA accommodation requests. Market benchmark data sourced from RealPage (2024), NMHC (2023), Zillow Rentals (2024), and Apartment List (2024). PawScore is a proprietary PawFred metric and does not constitute a consumer report under FCRA.