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Pets Lost Found Rescue

Tampa ranks second in WalletHub's 2026 pet-friendly cities study

The personal finance company scored the city 63.51 and pointed to its vets, shelters and dog parks.

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TAMPA - Tampa placed second among the 100 largest U.S. cities in WalletHub's 2026 ranking of the most pet-friendly cities, according to the study, which the personal finance company published Aug. 4, 2026.

Tampa's total score was 63.51. WalletHub grouped 23 measures into three categories, and Tampa ranked 25th for Pet Budget, 8th for Pet Health & Wellness and 15th for Outdoor Pet-Friendliness.

In its write-up and charts on Tampa, WalletHub said the city:

  • Tied for first in veterinarians per capita.
  • Is among the top cities for animal shelters per capita.
  • Has pet-friendly terms on nearly 89% of rental listings.
  • Has a very high number of doggie daycare and boarding businesses per capita.
  • Has the 10th-most dog parks per capita.
  • Is among the 15 least-expensive cities for vet and pet-care provider costs.

WalletHub said its data was collected as of July 7, 2026, and that it counted only the city proper, not the surrounding metro area.

Source: WalletHub, Most Pet-Friendly Cities (2026)

Drafted by AI from the linked public source. Approved by Hear Ye Tampa Editor in Chief.

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