This Arizona City Is The Most Pet-Friendly City In The Nation

By Ginny Reese

August 12, 2021

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Pets are family no matter if they're covered in fur, feathers, or scales. But, taking care of them can sometimes be a hassle if your city isn't properly equipped to help you keep them healthy.

So which cities are the most pet-friendly?

WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities across 23 key metrics to determine which were the most pet-friendly.

According to the study, one Arizona city came out on the very top of the list.

Scottsdale was ranked as the most pet-friendly city in America. It was 1st overall for pet health and wellness, and it was 3rd overall for outdoor pet-friendliness.

Scottsdale wasn't the only city that made it into the top 50 on the list. Phoenix was number 22, Tucson was number 30, and Glendale was number 49.

Here are the top 20 cities for pet-friendliness:

  1. Scottsdale, AZ
  2. Tampa, FL
  3. Orlando, FL
  4. Las Vegas, NV
  5. Birmingham, AL
  6. St. Louis, MO
  7. St. Petersburg, FL
  8. Cincinnati, OH
  9. San Diego, CA
  10. New Orleans, LA
  11. Pittsburgh, PA
  12. Atlanta, GA
  13. Boise, ID
  14. Albuquerque, NM
  15. Austin, TX
  16. Denver, CO
  17. Seattle, WA
  18. Colorado Springs, CO
  19. Portland, OR
  20. Plano, TX

Click here to see the full study.

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