BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ certified cities have programs and policies that make it easier for pets and pet owners to live a happy, healthy life together. Certified in the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program in 2024, Lancaster, Ohio scored especially well in the Shelters trait of our pet-friendly cities model.

Lancaster is also a BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ grant recipient. The city received a grant in 2024 to create a database of pet-friendly local businesses and provide signage that helps foster a community where pets and pet parents can be together and navigate public spaces confidently knowing that pets are welcome.

Find Out More

• Lancaster website
• Fairfield Area Humane Society