Best Cities for Pet Lovers: Tampa Near the Top

If you’re looking for a ranking Tampa can be proud, look into the face of your smiling dog or cat. Tampa is ranked 4th overall in a news study of the Best and Worst Cities for Pet Lovers.

Tampa takes the top spot for “Outdoor Environment and Amusement,” according to WalletHub.

No doubt, Tampa’s dog parks and dog-friendly trails play a big role in that ranking.

A record 65 percent, or 79.7 million, American households now own a pet, according to a recent survey by the American Pet Products Association.

WalletHub compared the 100 largest U.S. cities across 16 metrics, including things like minimum pet-care provider rate per visit and the number of pet businesses per capita.