Dogs R Us

From Dog Fancy Magazine...Portland was ranked the most dog friendly city! I can't say I'm surprised. Back east in Mass, there is nothing to compare how dog-friendly Portland is. There are off-leash dog parks all over the city, dog daycares in almost every neighborhood, coffee shops that have dog treats available, stores all over that leave water out for dogs, restaurants and businesses where you can bring your dog in with you, not to mention the tons of hiking trails that are everywhere, and the fact that you see so many people with dogs but rarely find poo lying around. I love it. Yay Portland!

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Welcome to DogTown USA
The City of Roses tops the list of this year's dog-friendliest towns.
By Kyra Kirkwood

"Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam, be it ever so humble, there's no place like home." These words by John Howard Payne echo in the barks of dogs living in canine-friendly towns and cities throughout the United States.

In DOG FANCY's second annual DogTown USA contest, we researched, ranked, and rated cities across the nation to discover the best of the best. During our evaluation, we considered access to top veterinary professionals, dog parks, and canine-friendly businesses, as well as shelter-euthanasia rates and owner responsibility. No bone was left unburied.

Although our top cities vary in location, climate, and general atmosphere, nearly all have one thing in common: Dogs are not just possessions, but family members. So where is DogTown USA this year? We chose Portland, Ore., for its unmatched geography, trend-setting attitude, and general canine-centric perfection.