The 10 Best Cities for Pets

Navigating city life with a pet doesn't have to be difficult, especially if you live in Scottsdale, Arizona, which Quartz reports is America's most pet-friendly town. WalletHub took a look at urban pet dwelling across 100 cities, utilizing criteria including cost of veterinary care costs, number of animal trainers, and the number of dog parks. "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," said Cassandra Happe, a WalletHub analyst. Despite ranking low in pet affordability (79th), Scottsdale came out on top for its pet-friendly businesses, abundant parks, and rentals that allow pets. The top cities for pets:

1. Scottsdale, Arizona
2. Tampa, Florida
3. Las Vegas
4. Birmingham, Alabama
5. Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
6. North Las Vegas, Nevada
7. St. Petersburg, Florida
8. Cincinnati, Ohio
9. Portland, Oregon
10. St. Louis, Missouri

Read more on Quartz. (An owner was reunited with her cat after 11 years.)