St. Petersburg, Florida is “pawsitively purrfect” for pet lovers. WalletHub recently named St. Pete one of the top 3 most pet-friendly cities in the country, and whether your four-legged friend is canine or feline, you’ll find the Sunshine City to be furry friendly.
A Doggone Good Spot
Commercial Café recently named St. Pete one of the top 20 cities in the U.S. for dog owners. The City has:
- Dozens of dog-friendly bars and restaurants, including The Dog Bar, a combination off-leash dog park and full-service bar, and Mutts and Martinis, an upscale sports bar and dog pool
- Six dog parks (in addition to the overall parks system, which is rated the #1 parks system in Florida)
- Dog swim day at the public pool
- “Bark Parks” at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
- Therapy dog encounters for nervous fliers at PIE
St. Pete’s the Cat’s Meow
St. Pete isn’t just for pups! The city also boasts
- A cats-only animal hospital
A Great City for All Creatures
St. Petersburg is a “Better Cities for Pets” certified city. Its amenities include:
- A pet-friendly Chamber of Commerce (any many other pet-loving workplaces)
- The second highest density of vets to residents in the country
- A citywide pet-friendly business program
- More than a dozen pet-friendly hotels and inns
- Pet stores galore
- A host of dedicated animal-focused rescue organizations
Pets and their humans all find St. Pete a place of great “oppawtunity.”
