The vast majority of American households own at least one pet. The most popular pets are dogs, cats, fish, and birds. However, exotic animals are not that common yet. So, here are 10 most animal-friendly states in America.

Florida

Kind shelters: 0.9 (per 100,000 people).

Pet parks: 1.2 (per 100,000 people).

New Hampshire

Kind shelters: 1.5 (per 100,000 people).

Pet parks: 1.5 (per 100,000 people).

Kansas

Kind shelters: 1.2 (per 100,000 people).

Pet parks: 1.0 (per 100,000 people).

Wisconsin

Kind shelters: 1.3 (per 100,000 people).

Pet parks: 1.7 (per 100,000 people).

Vermont

Kind shelters: 2.1 (per 100,000 people).

Pet parks: 1.0 (per 100,000 people).

North Dakota

Kind shelters – 1.1 (per 100,000 people).

Pet parks: 1.4 (per 100,000 people).

Oregon

Kind shelters: 1.0 (per 100,000 people).

Pet parks: 2.1 (per 100,000 people).

South Dakota

Kind shelters: 0.6 (per 100,000 people).

Pet parks: 1.5 (per 100,000 people).

Colorado

Kind shelters: 1.3 (per 100,000 people).

Pet parks: 1.8 (per 100,000 people).

Tennessee

Kind shelters: 0.9 (per 100,000 people).

Pet parks: 0.9 (per 100,000 people).