New report ranks Boston 100th out of 100 for pet-friendliness

There are millions of pet owners across the United States, and a new report says where you live can have an impact on caring for your animals.

Personal finance website WalletHub recently released an in-depth report on the United States’ most pet-friendly cities. Looking at the 100 largest cities in the country, the ranking compares them across 23 metrics, ranging from veterinarian costs to walkability.

Unfortunately for Boston’s four-legged residents, the Hub came last in WalletHub’s ranking.

Here’s how Boston’s stats stack up:

Pet-Friendliness of Boston (1=Most Pet-Friendly; 50=Avg.):

• Overall Rank: 100th
• 92nd – Veterinary Care Costs
• 91st – Dog Insurance Premium
• 79th – Veterinarians per Capita
• 56th – Pet Businesses per Capita
• 56th – Dog-Friendly Restaurants per Capita
• 26th – Dog Parks per Capita
• 57th – Animal Shelters per Capita

To see where other cities land on the ranking, visit WalletHub’s full report.

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