Raise your voice

Pets are our best friends, exercise buddies, confidants and more. But they can’t speak for themselves. When you speak up for dogs and cats, you help more people have access to the amazing benefits of a life with pets.

6 ways you can speak up for pets

Join the movement

Stay informed

Learn the issues

Download the Playbook for Pet-Friendly Cities to understand common barriers to pet ownership and how you can help.

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Spread the word

Talk with friends, neighbors, coworkers and others about what it means to be pet-friendly and why it matters. Please post on social media too!

Lead by example

Demonstrate responsible pet ownership – like always using a leash and picking up pet waste – to show that pets in public places aren’t a nuisance.

Get tips

Advocate for pets

Write your government officials and your local media to advocate for pet-friendly policies and programs.

See examples

Give where you can

Check with local pet shelters and rescues to see how you can help pets in need by volunteering or donating.

Learn more

#BetterCitiesForPets

Assess Your City

Do you know your city’s strengths and needs when it comes to pets? The Better Cities For Pets™ assessment can help. Learn about the Assessment

Go Pet-Friendly

Find tips, how-tos, best practices and other resources to help make your city pet-friendly. Get Tools

Let’s Begin

Thanks for choosing to help. Let’s start with a few easy ones.

What is your name?

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What city do you live in?

City

Country

State/Region

Do you have pets? If so, please indicate the number of each

Dog

Cat

Others

Are any of your pets adopted from a shelter?

Yes

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Yes

Are you over the age of 13?

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Are you registering as a Government Official or Citizen?

Citizen

Government Official

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Hope you’ll sign up so we can continue to share tips, resources and best practices for pet-friendly cities.

The Playbook for Pet-Friendly Cities gives you best practices and tools for going pet-friendly.

It’s free for everyone who joins the Better Cities For Pets™ program. By signing up you’ll also receive periodic emails about pet-friendly topics. We don’t share or sell our mailing list. We’re just trying to make life happier and healthier for pets and people everywhere.

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We’re happy to stay in touch to help as you make your city as pet-friendly as possible.

Thank you!

With the Playbook for Pet-Friendly Cities, you’re on your way to a happier, healthier place for people and pets alike.