The Most Pet-Friendly States in the USA

Posted on February 5, 2018 | 3 Comments

Safewise.com has published its rankings of the most pet-friendly states in the USA.

Using data from diverse sources such as the Bureau of Labor, the Animal Legal Defense Fund and online resources for pet-friendly accommodation such as BringFido.com, the company assessed states for pet-friendliness.

Pet friendly states

How does your state rank? Pet-friendly states as ranked by Safewise.com

The Top 10:

  1. Maine
  2. Virginia
  3. Arizona
  4. Oklahoma
  5. Colorado
  6. Oregon
  7. Massachusetts
  8. Kansas
  9. Rhode Island
  10. Washington

Studies like these can help pet owners make informed decisions about relocation and quality of life for them and their pets.  Well done to Safewise for sponsoring this study.

Source:  Safewise.com

Kathleen Crisley, specialist in dog massage, rehabilitation and nutrition/food therapy, The Balanced Dog, Christchurch, New Zealand

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3 responses to “The Most Pet-Friendly States in the USA”

  1. Cara Achterberg's avatar Cara Sue Achterberg | February 7, 2018 at 9:09 pm | Reply

    Super happy to see my future homestate of Virginia as number 2!!

  2. Stareofthedog's avatar Stareofthedog | February 22, 2018 at 7:51 am | Reply

    Interesting demographic. With my knowledge of the US states, I’d say you guys look pretty pet crazy up the Eastern and Western seaboards but less so in the middle. I’m sure everyone loves a pet though. DOn’t we all…..?

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