4 Ohio Cities Ranked Among The Most Pet-Friendly Cities In The U.S.

People often treat their pets as part of the family, even dubbing them “fur children” or “fur babies” as an affectionate nickname.

That’s why “the nearly 85 million households in the U.S. that own pets want to live places where their beloved companions can enjoy long, healthy lives without breaking the bank.” So, WalletHub researchers rolled up their sleeves and got to work.

WalletHub, a personal finance site, sought the most pet-friendly cities in the U.S. and shared its findings Tuesday (August 10).

The report notes that there are tons of new ways to provide for your beloved pets, including with monthly subscription boxes and other pet-focused businesses. But adopting a “fur baby” isn’t without its expenses. Grooming, veterinary care — pet fees, for renters — and more can add up.

WalletHub reads:

“With animal parents in mind, WalletHub compared the pet-friendliness of the 100 largest U.S. cities across 23 key metrics. Our data set ranges from minimum pet-care provider rate per visit to pet businesses per capita to walkability.”

Four Ohio cities made the list of most pet-friendly cities, and one of them landed in the Top 10.

These are the Ohio cities, and how they rank:

• No. 8: Cincinnati
• No. 40: Columbus
• No. 63: Cleveland
• No. 66: Toledo

Find out which pet-friendly city is the best in the U.S. here.