ATLANTA, GA — Atlanta residents are among others in the nation who absolutely adore their pets, according to a new survey.
The personal finance company WalletHub recently ranked Atlanta as the ninth-best pet-friendly city in the U.S.
The Georgia town came after few Florida cities and No. 1 Scottsdale, Arizona. The list featured 100 U.S. cities.
Experts evaluated several metrics, including veterinary costs, the number of dog-friendly restaurants in a town, home square footage, the amount of dog parks in a town and dog-friendly trails.
"The most pet-friendly cities aren't just those where it's cheapest to own an animal and take care of its health, although cost is definitely a major consideration," WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said in the report. "Many factors contribute to a good environment for pets, from the availability of vets and pet-friendly stores to the prevalence of parks and how walkable each city is."
Atlanta scored an overall 56.85 and ranked in the following categories: pet budget (No. 66), pet health and wellness (No. 6) and outdoor pet-friendliness (No. 36).
The city was also recognized for having the third-most animal shelters per capita.
Here are the top 10 most-pet friendly cities, per WalletHub:
>> See WalletHub's 2026 Most Pet-Friendly Cities
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