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Most Pet Friendly Florida Cities

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The most pet friendly Florida cities, along with others around the nation, have been crowned. Two in the Sunshine State have made the top ten list. The American Pet Products Association says more than 70% of households in the United States are also home to a pet. If your's is one of them, it's likely that you also enjoy traveling with your furry friend.

That's one of the reasons Family Destinations Guide did this research. If you are looking for a pet friendly destination this year, perhaps one of the cities on this list appeals to you. Google searches for "pet-friendly vacation" happen about 4800 times a month according to the report stats. Many people do not want to leave a four legged family member behind if they don't have too.

If you like to travel with your pet, check out this list. It includes the most pet friendly cities in Florida and the U.S.

Pet friendly rankings

In coming up the list, the guide only took into account the 50 most populated American cities.  In addition they looked at vacation rental sites to see how many accommodations in each city that allowed pets. According to the report, the Sunshine State boasts some of the country's best canine playgrounds. That means dog parks and similar spots where dogs are welcome. In addition, the state has lots of hotels that accommodate pets.

A spokesperson of Family Destinations Guide says, "Pet-friendly vacations are booming. Taking your pet with you on holiday gives you the peace of mind of knowing they are safe and happy. You can enjoy having them by your side to make unforgettable memories together." 

Here are the most pet friendly Florida cities, along with the rest of the top ten list.

#10 New York

#9 Chicago

#8 Los Angeles

#7 Pheonix

#6 San Antonio

#5 Orlando

#4 Jacksonville

#3 San Diego

#2 Dallas

#1 Houston

Gina Birch brings the sunshine to Sunny 106.3 every weekday morning from 6-10. She has worked in radio, television and print in Southwest Florida for nearly 30 years. During that time, she has become an advocate for numerous charities including those that support animals, children, women and wellness. In addition, she has written for numerous local, regional and national publications about food, wine and travel. Those are her longtime passions...along with shoes.