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My Dog Is My Home Conference 2026
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We can’t wait to see you at the My Dog Is My Home Conference 2026!
Tickets on sale now!
My Dog Is My Home’s annual virtual conference brings together hundreds of nonprofit leaders, government representatives, individuals with lived experience, and advocates from across the country and around the world, all with the mission of creating more pet-inclusive emergency and affordable housing.
Apply for a scholarship here.
My Dog Is My Home Conference 2025 Recap Video
Enjoy 3 days of inspiring workshops, heartfelt stories, and expert sessions on pet-inclusive emergency & affordable housing–held entirely online!
This year’s workshops & roundtables include:
Promoting Pet-Inclusive Housing at the Government Level
Disaster Recovery Housing 101
No One Left Outside - The Campaign Calling for Pet-Friendly Social Housing Standards
This year’s presenters include:
Aimee Gilbreath, PetSmart Charities
Brad Kieserman, American Red Cross
Nicholas Weinmeister, USC Homelessness Policy Research Institute
Noah Patton, National Low Income Housing Coalition
Cole Thaler, Atlanta Humane Society
Kathryn Grosscup, Colorado Housing Finance Authority
Plus, all registrants will have access to recordings of all 3 days of virtual sessions following the conference.
OUR MISSION
My Dog Is My Home's mission is to increase access to shelter and housing for people experiencing homelessness with companion animals. By securing their ability to maintain their most important relationships and find adequate shelter, we ensure every family’s right to build a home.
OUR VISION
We envision a world where people can choose who is in their family and where they want to live.
ABOUT
My Dog Is My Home is a national organization dedicated to preserving the human-animal bond in circumstances of homelessness.
TAKE ACTION
Passionate volunteers are crucial for the success of our programs. Help build a national co-sheltering movement by joining our network of activists today.