We love our pets. We provide them shelter, food and care and in return they enrich our lives. The love for pets in the U.S. is growing, with a record 65%—or 79.7 million—American households housing a pet, according to a recent survey by the American Pet Products Association.
Unfortunately, with rising pet ownership comes rising pet costs. According to WalletHub, pet expenses like licenses, grooming and medical care can cost pet owners between $235 to $2,000 annually, depending on the type of animal. And exactly how much a pet can cost you also depends on where you live.
WalletHub conducted a study to find the best and worst U.S. cities for pet lovers in 2015 by comparing the 100 most populated cities based on three dimensions: budget, health care and wellness and outdoor environment and amusement.
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