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2018’s Most Pet-Friendly Cities – Honolulu Dead Last
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2018’s Most Pet-Friendly Cities

From Wallet Hub, Aug 7, 2018 

To many of us, pets are family — even if they’re covered in fur, feathers or scales. Naturally, the nearly 85 million households in the U.S. that own pets want to live places where their beloved companions can enjoy long, healthy lives without breaking the bank. The American Pet Products Association projects that in 2018, pet ownership will cost Americans over $72 billion.

Years ago, pet owners had access to only a handful of businesses offering animal services and supplies. Petco and PetSmart were among the biggest names. But the market for pet businesses is growing to fill increasing consumer demand. For example, in 2017, the pet food industry grew three times as fast as the packaged food industry. And there are new ways to buy goods for your animal, such as monthly subscription boxes.

But adding an animal to the family roster can be hard on the wallet. A long list of expenses that include licenses, grooming and medical care can cost between $227 to more than $2,000 annually, depending on the type of animal. Health insurance alone can exceed $200 per year for a dog, and it may not even be worth it. And if you rent an apartment with an animal, you can expect to pay hundreds, if not thousands, more for a pet deposit, fee and rent.

With animal parents in mind, WalletHub compared the pet-friendliness of the 100 largest U.S. cities across 24 key metrics. Their data set ranges from minimum pet-care provider rate per visit to pet businesses per capita to walkability....

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Honolulu, HI

  • 100th -- Overall Rank*
  • 32.95 -- Total Score
  • 91 -- ‘Pet Budget’ Rank
  • 100 -- ‘Pet Health & Wellness’ Rank
  • 31 -- ‘Outdoor Pet-Friendliness’ Rank
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