Tucson tops Forbes’ “Most Pet-Friendly Cities in America.”

Tucson is ranked No. 1 on Forbes Advisor’s list of the “10 Most Pet-Friendly Cities in America for Dog and Cat Lovers.” To find the best cities for pet owners, the magazine compared the 91 most populated cities with available data across 13 metrics spanning four key categories: dog veterinary cost, cat veterinary cost, veterinary access, and pet-friendly spaces.

According to the report, the cost of vet fees for dog and cat owners is the 10th lowest overall, with vaccine costs amounting to $201 for dogs and $87 for cats in average. Likewise, access to veterinary care is the sixth highest, with a ratio of 57.82 veterinary offices per 10,000 establishments.