This chart shows the most pet-friendly cities in the U.S. Researchers compared the 100 most populated places, evaluating veterinary costs, animal protection laws, the number of dog parks per capita, and more. Do the results surprise you?

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Pets Welcome Here
1. Scottsdale, Arizona
2. Tampa, Florida
3. Orlando, Florida
4. Las Vegas, Nevada
5. Birmingham, Alabama
6. St. Louis, Missouri
7. St. Petersburg, Florida
8. Cincinnati, Ohio
9. San Diego, California
10. New Orleans, Louisiana
Source: WalletHub
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