Top 10 Cat-Friendly Cities in the United States 2009

By Dr. Susan Muller Esneault

Filed Under: Cats, General Care

According to the CATalyst Council, which is a coalition of veterinary, academic, nonprofit, pet industry, and animal welfare organizations, the top 10 cat-friendly cities in the United States for 2009 are:  Phoenix, AZ; San Francisco, CA; Portland, OR; Denver, CO; Boston, MA; Seattle, WA; San Diego, CA; Atlanta, GA; and Minneapolis, MN; with the friendliest city being Tampa, FL.

 
References:
 
“Top Cat Cities.”  Pet Age. June 2009. P. 10

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