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Top 10 Best Cities In America For Your Pets

10. St. Louis,

If you don’t already have a furry friend — or if you’re looking to adopt another — St. Louis is tied for having the most animal shelters per capita among the 100 cities analyzed.

The Gateway City is also ranked 15th for pet health and wellness and 17th for outdoor pet-friendliness.

9. Las Vegas, Nevada

Strangely enough, this is actually in top 10 best cities to raise a pet! It has 12 dog parks and warm weather year-round, both of which contribute to its eighth-place ranking in the outdoor pet-friendliness subcategory.

Sin City also ranks 18th for pet health and wellness. Oh, and don’t worry about where you’re going to find that cute costume for your kitty — Las Vegas is tied for having the most pet businesses per capita.

8. Cincinnati, Ohio

It’s second for number of veterinarians per capita, it’s tied for having the most pet businesses per capita and it ranks strongly (12th) in the pet health and wellness subcategory.

Plus, it won’t break the bank to adopt that cat you’ve been eyeing on the adoption agency website, because Cincinnati sits in 20th in the pet budget ranking.

7. Colorado Springs, Co.

Colorado Springs is home to the beautiful Rocky Mountains, and there’s nothing better than exploring them with a pet (cats can be outdoor enthusiasts, too). This is why Colorado Springs comes in seventh for overall pet-friendliness. It’s also the second most outdoor-friendly city for pets, and it’s 19th in the pet health and wellness subcategory.

6. Reno, Nev.

It’s not only home to many parks and trails, but it’s also located a little over an hour from Lake Tahoe, a perfect adventure location.

Reno ranks fourth for pet health and wellness and 31st for pet budget, so man’s (or woman’s) best friend will keep your heart and your wallet full.

5. Scottsdale, Ariz.

Scottsdale, the fifth most pet-friendly city, is another town that allows for sunny walks year-round. It also shares the top spot for both number of pet businesses and number of animal shelters per capita.

Arizona’s seventh most populous city ranks first for pet health and wellness out of the 100 cities analyzed.

4. Lexington-Fayette, Ky.

Lexington falls fourth on the list of most pet-friendly cities. You can bet that the Kentucky horses are spoiled here — and healthy. Lexington comes in third for number of veterinarians per capita.

The city also ranks third in the pet health and wellness subcategory and seventh in the pet budget rank.

3. Tampa, Fla.

Florida has two cities in the top three spots, Tampa being the third most pet-friendly city. Tampa is another city that provides warm sunny days year-round, and like Las Vegas, the city is tied for having the most dog parks per capita. It ranks fourth in the outdoor pet-friendliness subcategory.

2. Birmingham, Ala.

Among the top 10 most pet-friendly cities, it ranks highest in the pet budget subcategory, coming in fourth.

The city also sits in seventh for pet health and wellness, and it has the fourth-highest number of veterinarians per capita. As for outdoor pet-friendliness, Birmingham ranks 26th.

1. Orlando, Fla.

Orlando also ties for most animal shelters per capita and the most pet businesses per capita. It comes in fifth for number of pet-friendly restaurants per capita. Ranking number two in the pet health and wellness subcategory, Orlando has more veterinarians per capita than any other large U.S. city.

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