Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Dog parks per 100,000 residents: 2.4
- Total dog parks: 14
- City population: 571,471
What makes Albuquerque a great place for dog owners is the city’s great climate and many recreation options.
There are plenty of dog parks, dog-friendly restaurants, and even dog-friendly shopping centers.
Albuquerque’s Animal Welfare Department offered free microchipping for dogs (and cats) earlier in the summer.