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Three dogs and two cats are pictured in a row below text that says "2023 Mars Pet Adoption Weekend. Friday to Sunday, 9/29-10/1"
September 6, 2023

2023 Mars Pet Adoption Weekend: Get All the Details Here

a woman sits at a computer with a dog on her lap
May 30, 2023

Tips for Applying for a BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Grant

a collage of four pet parents holding their dogs and cats
November 15, 2022

Pets for Better Wellbeing: Mars Pet Nutrition North America 2022 Report

a man sits with an orange cat on his lap and scratches the cat's head
November 14, 2022

2022 BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Program Grants Support Innovative Programs Keeping People and Pets Together

Service Humans Needed program logo
October 18, 2022

Shelter Pets Need Your Help! Here’s How You Can Get Started Today

A row of dogs and cats with text above that says" Adoption Weekend 2022" and "volunteer your home"|MaxFund Animal Adoption Center logo|Nashville Humane Association logo|Metro Nashville Animal Care & Control logo|Williamson County Animal Center logo|St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center logo|Humane Rescue Alliance logo|LA Animal Services logo|
October 18, 2022

Volunteer Your Home: Mars Petcare 2022 Adoption Weekend

an orange cat with a tipped ear sits outdoors|Community Cat Coalition logo
September 19, 2022

Mars Petcare Shines a Spotlight on Community Cats, Gives Grants to Teams Making an Impact

Four adoptable dogs
June 22, 2022

Race in This Weekend! We’re Sponsoring Adoptions in Nashville

person sitting at computer with dog on lap
February 4, 2022

How to Apply for BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ City Certification

man at desk with dog looking on
February 4, 2022

How to Apply for BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Airport Certification

A man checking into a Homewood Suites hotel with his dog
January 24, 2022

Homewood Suites by Hilton is Now 100% Pet-Friendly across the U.S. and Canada

woman embracing dog in front of window|City of Oakland logo||City of Las Vegas logo|City of Key West logo|City of Dallas logo|City of Sheboygan logo|City of Alexandria logo|
December 15, 2021

Mars Petcare Awards 2021 BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Program Grants to Cities Helping Keep People and Pets Together

woman with dog at Nashville International Airport (BNA) dog relief area|woman walking with dog in on leash in airport|dog standing in airport waiting area|man with dog entering airport pet relief area|man with dog entering airport pet relief area
November 22, 2021

New from the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Program: Mars Petcare Launches Pet-Friendly Airport Certification and Toolkit

3 pet parents with their pets
November 9, 2021

Keeping People and Pets Together: Mars Petcare 2021 Report

Collage of adoptable dogs and cats with sponsor logos|||||
October 11, 2021

Find Your New Best Friend: BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ 2021 Adoption Weekend

Kyle Busch's No. 18 Toyota Camry surrounded by cardboard dog cutouts that will be part of his honorary pit crew
June 15, 2021

We’re Teaming Up with Kyle Busch to Help Pets Find Loving Homes

dog looking up at bowl on table|cat licking mouth|dog and cat napping together
March 22, 2021

Keep Your Best Friend Safe! 8 Safety Reminders for Pet Poison Prevention

collage of people and their pets|woman brushing cat|dog sitting safely in car wearing a harness|walking with dog in the snow|collage of people and their pets
February 19, 2021

6 Ways to Celebrate Love Your Pet Day

dog begging with tree in background|cat laying near tree|dog looking at present|dogs gathered near tree
December 19, 2020

12 Tips for a Pet-Friendly Holiday Season

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November 17, 2020

Pets in a Pandemic: BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ 2020 Report

Dog in costume with Halloween sign|Cat in bow tie|Dog in pumpkin hat|Dog in witch hat|Dog in bow tie with Halloween sign|Dog in bow tie with Halloween sign
October 20, 2020

5 Ways to Have a Safe (Not Scary!) Halloween with Your Pet

collage of adoptable pets|Friends for Life logo|Houston Humane logo|Metro Nashville Animal Care & Control logo|Nashville Humane logo|William County Animal Center logo|collage of dogs
October 13, 2020

BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ 2020 Virtual Adoption Weekend

Collage of photos from virtual session
October 9, 2020

ICMA Presentation Shares Pet-Friendly Housing Insights, Sample Legislation and More

illustration of packed car and 4 travel booklets||cover of booklet about taking pictures of pets|cover of booklet of what to pack for travel with pets|cover of booklet about safe travel tips for pets|cover of booklet about keeping pets happy during travel|cover of booklet of what to pack for travel with pets
July 31, 2020

Make Your Trip Pawsitively Great: Travel Tips for Pet Parents

woman sitting on couch with laptop and dog|cat sleeping on keyboard
April 19, 2020

How to Stay Productive While Working at Home with Pets

Person petting lost dog|dog wearing "adopt me" bandana|cat in the arms of a volunteer
February 10, 2020

7 Ways You Can Help End Pet Homelessness

collage of pages from report
November 4, 2019

The State of Pet-Friendly Cities: BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ 2019 Report

dog looking out window and waiting for owner to come home|dog sitting near couch with pillows on the floor|cat sitting near humidifier|dog on leash out for a walk|dog knocking over table and plant|cat watching tv
September 15, 2019

9 Ways to Keep Pets Happy and Healthy While You’re Away

dog giving high five|older dog with kitten
August 15, 2019

8 Great Reasons Why You Should Consider Adopting a Pet

Top portion of infographic about pet-friendly workplaces.|Infographic with ideas like hydration stations and safe tethers at desks.
June 17, 2019

4 Ways to Make Your Workplace Pet-Friendly (Infographic)

man sitting outside with his cat and dog|infographic of social isolation data|infographic of social isolation data|infographic of social isolation survey results
May 9, 2019

Pets Against Loneliness: How the Human-Animal Bond Helps

girl and dog outside lying on grass
April 26, 2019

Pets and Kids: How Growing Up with a Pet Makes Life Better

Lost dog standing in the street|Cat at home wearing collar and tag|Dog wearing a Whistle dog tracker|Dog safe at home with owners|Putting collar on a dog to keep it safe
April 20, 2019

11 Ways to Keep Track of Your Pet and Avoid Pet Homelessness

Mural depicting features of pet-friendly cities|Happy Dog on a Bench at Cherry Blossom Festival 2019|||||||A mural depicting pet-friendly city features
April 17, 2019

Welcoming Pets, Sharing Tips at National Cherry Blossom Festival 2019

Girl laughing as a dog nuzzles her ear||person brushing cat on lap||walking with dog outside||man taking selfie with dog
February 28, 2019

9 Ways Responsible Pet Owners Make Life Better for Pets and People

happy pet at Better Cities for Pets park||
January 24, 2019

Pet-Friendly City Certification Celebrates Dogs, Cats and Cities that Welcome Them

little dog at cafe
December 1, 2018

Pet-Friendly Cleveland, Tennessee: A BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Profile

person and dog on street corner
December 1, 2018

Adapting Urban Environments for City Pets: A Q&A about Pet-Friendly Communities

cat under Christmas tree|Dog and person in Santa hat in front of Christmas tree|Happy pet with owner
November 30, 2018

A Holiday Wish for All: A Happy, Healthy Life with a Pet

Mayor Moore speaks at the kickoff in Franklin
November 26, 2018

Pet-Friendly Franklin, Tennessee: A BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Profile

cat in travel carrier|woman
November 20, 2018

Traveling with Pets: 10 Important Things to Consider

|Happy dog on sidewalk
October 27, 2018

Pet Amenities Enable Outdoor Fun Together: Here’s How to Make the Most of Them

cat playing with toy|Little dog on scale next to bowl of food
October 6, 2018

8 Tips to Avoid Pet Obesity and Keep Your Pet Healthy

Illustrated image of two women and their cats
September 28, 2018

A Closer Look at Cat People

Service dog sitting down|service dog||service dog
September 21, 2018

A Service Dog Can Change a Life. Here’s What Their Human Partners Wish We Knew about Them

cat hugging boy
August 28, 2018

How the Human-Animal Bond Makes Life Better at Every Age

person petting dog on leash|cat in her carrier|close up view of a cute dog
August 21, 2018

6 Ways to Start Off on the Right “Paw” When You Adopt a Pet

Close-up of dog
August 17, 2018

Collaboration is Saving Hundreds of Homeless Pets in Nashville; Here’s How Your Community Can Do It Too

dog looking at camera|Close-up of dog||Cat sitting in crate|Dog hiding under chair
July 13, 2018

Pet Fire Safety: 8 Ways to Keep Your Pets Safe

Pet on leash at work
June 29, 2018

8 Tips for Success Bringing Your Pet to Work

Dog on leash in park
May 17, 2018

10 Ways to Enjoy Pet-Friendly Festivals This Summer

dog sitting in car ready to evacuate
May 10, 2018

9 Disaster Preparedness Tips to Help Keep Your Pets Safe

Humane Rescue Alliance logo
April 21, 2018

Humane Rescue Alliance, Mars Petcare Team Up with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Clean City Initiative to Develop Program

Dog on leash
April 10, 2018

8 Things to Know about Dog Bites and Dog Bite Prevention

Better Cities for Pets - Pet park display|
April 9, 2018

Pet-Friendly City of the Future Debuts to Woofs and Yips at National Cherry Blossom Festival

Dog and man playing frisbee in park|playing with dog at park
March 30, 2018

A Walk in the Park Helps You and Your Pets: How to Get Pet-Friendly Green Space in Your Community

Cat & dog on couch|dog looking worried
March 20, 2018

7 Things You Need to Know to Avoid Pet Poisons

cute dog sitting between people watching tv|Dog with football|cat and dog looking at food on table|dog with football
February 1, 2018

8 Tips for Pet Safety When Entertaining

dog and owner outside|Dog on leash in snow
January 20, 2018

6 Dog Training Tips to Help Your Best Friend Thrive

dog in window with emergency sign|Dog in window with emergency sticker|printable pet emergency card for wallet|dog looking out window that has emergency card|dog in window with emergency sign
October 11, 2017

In Case of Emergency, Who Cares for Your Pets?

cat knocking over vase|small grey cat getting his belly rubbed|cat hiding in drawer|cat tipping over vase
September 12, 2017

Safe Cat, Happy Cat: 7 Steps to Cat-Proof Your Home

Dog and man in park
August 8, 2017

6 Tips for Good Neighbor Pet-iquette

Dog in city||
June 30, 2017

A Partnership for Progress: Mars Petcare and the U.S. Conference of Mayors

Mars Petcare Associate Tiffany Bednorz and her furry friend Allie.
June 22, 2017

Comprehensive Resource Guide Demonstrates How 'Pets Work at Work'

Ribbon cutting ceremony at dog park
November 7, 2016

New K-9 Korral Offers Dogs a Barking Good Time

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December 1, 2023

Mars Petcare Celebrates Cats and Cat Lovers with Grants, Community Cat Support and More

Three dogs and two cats are pictured in a row below text that says "2023 Mars Pet Adoption Weekend. Friday to Sunday, 9/29-10/1"
September 26, 2023

Mars Commits Over $100,000 to Cover Cat and Dog Adoption Fees in 15 Cities Across the Country for its Biggest Adoption Event Ever

A person sits in a hotel lobby with a dog on a leash.
August 23, 2023

Mars Petcare and Hilton Celebrate International Dog Day with Complimentary Meal for Dogs Staying at Participating U.S. and Canada Pet-Friendly Hilton Hotels

A dog and cat look up at text that says: Deadline Extended! Now accepting city grant applications through September 1.
August 2, 2023

Mars Petcare’s BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Program Welcomes City Grant Applications through Sept. 1

A family sits on an outdoor bench and poses for a selfie with their happy dog.
June 27, 2023

Mars Petcare’s BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Program Announces 2023 Grants to Help Cities Keep People and Pets Together

Scholarship recipients pose holding giant commemorative checks, along with representatives from Mars Petcare.
June 15, 2023

Mars Petcare Celebrates Juneteenth with Festival Sponsorship, New Scholarship Program for Local Students

A woman squats down to pet her dog at the park.
March 14, 2023

Mars Petcare Supports Cities, Helps Pet Parents with Free BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Toolkits and Resources

A woman poses for a selfie with a dog by her side.
January 18, 2023

Mars Petcare Awards Seven Cities with Annual Grants, Celebrates Surpassing 100 Certified Cities Milestone for BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Program

a woman snuggles with a cute white dog. text on the image says: Pets for Better Wellbeing
November 15, 2022

Mars Petcare Annual Report Finds that Pet Owners’ Wellbeing was Nearly Twice as Likely to Improve Over the Last Three Years, Compared to Non-Pet Owners

Service Humans Needed program logo
October 18, 2022

Mars Launches its Largest Animal Shelter Volunteer Program Ever to Address Urgent Shelter Crisis Across North America

A black and white cat with a tipped ear sits alone on the pavement outside.
September 20, 2022

Mars Petcare Awards Grants to Organizations Serving Cats and Introduces Community Cat Toolkit through its BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Program  

The Extend a Paw logo - which says "Extend a Paw & Help Hungry Pets" - is written on a wooden background
July 29, 2022

Greater Good Charities and Mars Petcare’s Extend a Paw Campaign Returns to Walmart, Helping Address Hunger in Animal Shelters and Rescues Nationwide

A woman laughs and hugs a dog. The dog looks happy and relaxed.
July 26, 2022

Mars Petcare’s BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Program Announces Fifth Year of Grants to Help Cities Be Pet Friendly

|Kyle Busch’s No. 18 Toyota Camry with the PEDIGREE paint scheme featuring adoptable dogs and PEDIGREE Foundation
June 22, 2022

Mars Petcare Teams Up with Kyle Busch to Raise Awareness for Pet Adoption Ahead of NASCAR Cup Series Race in Nashville

A family sits on beds in a Tru by Hilton hotel. They have a golden retriever with them who resting happily.
June 21, 2022

Hilton Expands Pet-Friendly Offerings and Mars Petcare Partnership to More Than 4,600 Hotels Across the U.S. and Canada

Singer-songwriter Cassadee Pope checking out the new pet-friendly amenities at Nashville International Airport with her French bulldog
November 22, 2021

Mars Petcare Launches Airport Certification through its BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Program, Continuing to Pave the Way in Pet-Friendly Travel

man and woman with dog surrounded by moving boxes
November 9, 2021

Mars Petcare Unveils Industry-Leading Research In New “Keeping People and Pets Together” Report

Tennessee Titans Quarterback Ryan Tannehill holding a puppy
October 20, 2021

Mars Petcare Tackles Pet Homelessness with 13th Annual BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Adoption Weekend

pet parent offering bowl of food to dog
September 22, 2021

Fueled by Evolving Needs of Pet Parents, Mars Petcare Announces an Additional $117 Million Investment in Arkansas Manufacturing Facility

guests checking in to hotel with pets|||
September 15, 2021

Hilton and Mars Petcare Team Up to Redefine Pet-Friendly Travel

couple moving into home with dog
September 9, 2021

Mars Petcare’s BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Program Opens Annual Grants to Help Cities Keep People and Pets Together

collage of Mars Petcare products with animal paws
August 24, 2021

Greater Good Charities and Mars Petcare Launch Extend a Paw to Help End Hunger in Animal Shelters and Rescues Across the Country

pets being loaded into aircraft for transport|dog in crate being loaded into plane for transport|a dog held by a shelter volunteer|a cat ready for transport
June 18, 2021

Greater Good Charities, Mars Petcare and PEDIGREE Foundation Join Forces to Airlift Hundreds of Shelter Pets to New Adoptive Homes

Kyle Busch's No. 18 Toyota Camry surrounded by cardboard dog cutouts that will be part of his honorary pit crew
June 15, 2021

Mars Petcare and PEDIGREE Foundation Partner with Kyle Busch to Help Shelter Pets Find Loving Homes

Officials with rendering of expansion|Officials with rendering of expansion
January 15, 2021

Mars Petcare Expands Manufacturing Footprint In Arkansas With $145 Million Investment

people with pets|infographic of key results from report|
November 17, 2020

New “Pets in a Pandemic” Report Shows how Life with Pets has Changed in 2020

pet cutouts in stadium seats|collage of cats
October 15, 2020

12th Annual BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Adoption Weekend Goes Virtual

happy dog with mom
September 8, 2020

Grants Across the Country Aim to Keep People and Pets Together

Squid the dog in his Facility Dog vest|Squid the dog in his Facility Dog vest
August 13, 2020

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and Mars Petcare Introduce Hospital’s Full-Time Facility Dog

dog and pet parent sitting on porch|dog and pet parent sitting on porch|dog and pet parent sitting on porch|dog and pet parent sitting on porch
June 30, 2020

Mars Petcare Announces 2020 Grants in Partnership with Humane Society of the United States

Colton Underwood and Zooka support Mars Petcare's FOSTER TO FOREVER™ program to encourage pet adoptions and end pet homelessness.||Foster to Forever logo|Colton Underwood and Zooka support Mars Petcare's FOSTER TO FOREVER™ program to encourage pet adoptions and end pet homelessness.
May 27, 2020

Mars Petcare Teams Up with Celebrity Adoption Advocates to Turn Foster Pets into Forever Family

silhouettes of pets with microphone|Rock the House poster
April 27, 2020

“Rock the House for Animals!” livestream concert to support critical work for all animals, including help for pets and their people who are impacted by COVID-19

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November 4, 2019

BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Annual Report Highlights Seven Pet-Friendly Trends

Logan Ryan with an adoptable dog||Logan Ryan with an adoptable dog|Logan Ryan with an adoptable dog
August 23, 2019

Mars Petcare, Three Area Shelters And Tennessee Titans Cornerback Logan Ryan Team Up To Tackle Pet Homelessness

people with dogs at city cafe|
July 9, 2019

Twenty-Five Cities Achieve First-Ever Certification For Pet-Friendliness

Recipients celebrating their grants
June 30, 2019

Mars Petcare and U.S. Conference of Mayors Announce 2019 BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Grant Recipients

Governor Bill Lee speaking at Mars Petcare HQ grand opening
June 25, 2019

Tennessee Now Home To The Nation’s Leading Pet-Friendly Workplace

An Associate at the Mars Petcare Mattoon
June 21, 2019

Mars Petcare Celebrates 40-Year Anniversary Of Mattoon Manufacturing Site

A woman working with her dog at Mars Petcare's pet-friendly North American headquarters.|Pet-friendly work area at Mars Petcare North America headquarters.|Dog park outside Mars Petcare North America headquarters.
June 13, 2019

Mars Petcare Unveils The Next Generation Of Pet-Friendly Workplaces

Teams from Mars and SWBID
April 4, 2019

Mars, Incorporated Helps Create a Better Tomorrow for Greater Washington, D.C.

Fort Smith team celebrating safety|Mars Petcare logo
February 27, 2019

Mars Petcare Arkansas Facility Receives Four Million Work Hours Safety Award

woman out shopping with her dog
January 24, 2019

New Certification Is Putting Pet-Friendly Cities On The Map

boy with dog
October 4, 2018

Canine Companions Lend A Paw To Ease Kids’ Transition Into New Schools

cat and dog sitting together
August 22, 2018

10th Annual Adoption Weekend Helps to Eliminate Pet Homelessness

child with dog
July 18, 2018

Leading Tennessee Hospital Lends a Helping Paw to Patients and Their Families

St Petersburg city annoucement
June 22, 2018

St. Petersburg Joins BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ National Initiative

Dog in tie in front of latop
June 18, 2018

Nashville Area Businesses Celebrate the Benefits of Pets at Work

Illustrated image of workers and their pets
June 14, 2018

U.S. Employees are "Begging" to Bring Their Dogs to Work

Mayors and Mars leaders celebrate BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ grant recipients along with Henry the dog
June 8, 2018

Cities Across the U.S. Join the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Movement to Improve the Lives of Local Pets

Service dog and owner|
May 7, 2018

American Humane and Mars Petcare Release Free Videos to Help Businesses Better Accommodate Veterans and Other Patrons with Service Dogs

Dog with Washington Monument in backgound
April 21, 2018

BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Celebrates Washington, D.C.'s Commitment to Pets

Mars Petcare Arkansas Facility workers celebrate
April 6, 2018

Mars Petcare Arkansas Facility Receives Three Million Work Hours Safety Award

woman walking dog
March 19, 2018

America Becomes More Pet-Friendly with U.S. Conference of Mayors and Mars Petcare $100,000 Grant Program

Large group photo of Mars Volunteers
March 7, 2018

Tucson's Working Cat Project and Local Dog Park Receive Help from 400+ Volunteers

Happy dog with blooming cherry trees in the background
March 1, 2018

The 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival Goes to the Dogs

cat begging at the table
February 22, 2018

New Survey Weighs Up Potential Reasons Behind the Pet Obesity Crisis

Collage of photos of people and pets
January 25, 2018

BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™: Creating Pet-Friendly Communities Across the Country

Illustrated image of cats & dogs
January 16, 2018

Paws for Thought

Mars Petcare and partners plan to implement policy changes and cover adoption fees
August 24, 2017

Downtown Nashville Has More Pets than Kids – New Efforts Make Life Better for People & Pets

fluffy dog with cityscape in background
June 23, 2017

The Power of Pets in Cities: 82 percent of US Mayors Agree that Pets Positively Impact Their Communities

happy dog with tongue out
June 16, 2017

BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Initiative Speaks up for Pets, Creates More Pet-Friendly Communities

Dog in sunglassed in front of Dogstin sign|
March 11, 2017

Ultimate Urban Pop-Up Dog Park Debuts in Austin

a feral cat with a tipped ear
February 23, 2017

Help Is On the Way for Nashville’s Community Cats

Better Cities For Pets logo
November 3, 2016

Nashville Gets One Step Closer To Pet Paradise

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Charlotte, NC

A dog and its owner go for a walk on a path through tall grass.
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Cibolo, TX

A striped cat in a purple harness stands up on a chair and looks curiously at the camera.
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Harlingen, TX

A fluffy brown dog sits with its owner on a bench and smiles at the camera.
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Fort Worth, TX

A cute white puppy in a bright red harness and leash sits on the grass.
Cities

Mundelein, IL

An orange striped cat in a harness sits on the ground looking up at the camera.
Cities

Alameda, CA

Two small dogs on leashes meet on a path and sniff each other's noses.
Cities

Allentown, PA

In this photo from the city of Benton, Terry Parsons, Animal Services Director; Mallori Howard, Adoption Services Coordinator; and Mayor Tom Farmer pose with a white fluffy dog named Bruno, who was rescued by Tom and his wife in 2019.
Cities

Benton, AR

A photo of downtown Sanford from the city's website.
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Sanford, FL

A grey and white cat on a leash sits in tall grass.
Cities

Germantown, TN

A happy dog walks on a leash in a field.
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St. Joseph, MO

A photo of the City Hall of San Marcos, from the city's Facebook page.
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San Marcos, TX

A happy dog walks on a leash next to a person.
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Novato, CA

A happy black and white dog sits outside on a sunny day.
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Surfside, FL

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Syracuse, NY

A black and white cat in a harness and leash stands outside on the grass.
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Lexington, VA

A tan dog in a purple harness relaxes on the grass.
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Gulfport, MS

A calm black dog chills out on the grass.
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Muscatine, IA

A couple carrying shopping bags walks on a sidewalk with a cute white dog on a leash.
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Beverly Hills, CA

A person sits outside with a striped cat that is on a leash.
Cities

Sherwood, AR

A person walks along a trail with two white and tan dogs.
Cities

Farmington Hills, MI

A cute tan dog stands up for attention. The dog is on a leash.
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Altus, OK

A view of the skyline of Baltimore Inner Harbor
Cities

Baltimore, MD

A fluffy white dog sits on a blanket in a yard as the sun goes down.
Cities

Moreno Valley, CA

A happy dog on a leash in a park.
Cities

Reynoldsburg, OH

The historic bridge that connects Lewiston and Clarkston.
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Lewiston, ID

A happy black and white border collie runs through tall grasses.
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Cheyenne, WY

The Nevada state capitol building in Carson City.
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Carson City, NV

The Bolingbrook Town Center building.
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Bolingbrook, IL

A golden retriever wearing a blue bandana sits in a yard.
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Union City, CA

A cute small dog on a leash walks through the grass toward the camera.
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A sunset view of Emeryville Pier.
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Emeryville, CA

A happy white dog outside playing on the grass.
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Fremont, CA

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Erie, CO

A sunset view of Manhattan Beach Pier.
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Manhattan Beach, CA

A grey cat sitting in the grass, wearing a red harness and leash.
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Vancouver, WA

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West Hollywood, CA

A dog on a leash looks up at its owner.
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Schenectady, NY

A cat in a yellow harness sits on the grass.
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Elsa, TX

A dog sits on the beach, with a lifeguard station behind it.
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Santa Monica, CA

A dog sits on its owner's lap with a New Orleans street in the background.
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New Orleans, LA

A front view of the Town Hall of Caledon.
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An overhead view of Edgemont Memorial Park
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Montclair, NJ

A cute tan dog on a leash stands in a dog park.
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Bellevue, OH

A view of the Clay
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Clay, NY

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Kansas City, MO

Welcome sign in Sweet Home
Cities

Sweet Home, OR

A happy dog standing in the grass
Cities

Carmichael, CA

A wooden pier over the water in the Myrtle Beach area
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Myrtle Beach, SC

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Pratt, KS

A cat on a leash in the grass.
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Webster, FL

A happy dog playing in the grass.
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Margate, FL

A dog on a leash looks happily up at its owner.
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Palm Springs, CA

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Cuero, TX

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Agoura Hills, CA

A puppy drinking out of a portable water bowl.
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Redmond, WA

A cat in a pink harness sitting on a bench.
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Rialto, CA

A golden retriever smiling up at the camera.
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Oakland Park, FL

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Hendersonville, TN

A sign for North Lauderdale that says "A Fun City In The Heart of Broward"
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North Lauderdale, FL

Cute dog on a leash looking out over the water
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Largo, FL

A view over Lake Mirror in Lakeland
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Lakeland, FL

Overhead view of South Carolina State House in Columbia
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Columbia, SC

a happy dog lying in grass
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Hughson, CA

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Livermore, CA

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Arlington, VA

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Ormond Beach, FL

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Tracy, CA

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Sparks, NV

A cat on a leash
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Nicholasville, KY

A view of Tempe
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Tempe, AZ

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Louisville, KY

A dog and its owner running in the dog park
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Savage, MN

A view of the beach and skyline of Treasure Island|
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Treasure Island, FL

A view of Philadelphia City Hall
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Philadelphia, PA

A view of Richmond
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Richmond, VA

Daytona Beach residents stand with pets on the beach following a beach clean up event|A view of Daytona Beach|People with dogs sit on the rooftop bar at Streamline Hotel in Daytona Beach|Representatives of Nauti Pets and Daytona Dog Beach
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Daytona Beach, FL

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Spokane, WA

A dog running happily in a field
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Central Falls, RI

Residents in Sheboygan relax with their dog outside at a local business
Cities

Sheboygan, WI

Dog waiting with pet parent at an outdoor cafe|Logo for the Better Cities For Pets program - it is the name of the program with paw prints dotting the i's in "cities."
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Austin, TX

cat walking on leash outside
Cities

Madison, AL

Dog enjoying a walking trail
Cities

Lake Stevens, WA

dog sitting with people at outdoor cafe
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Miami Beach, FL

cat playing outside in the grass
Cities

Mount Pleasant, SC

happy dogs playing at dog park
Cities

North Charleston, SC

dog sitting on a chair outside
Cities

Oxford, MS

cat in a harness outside on a leash
Cities

Tamarac, FL

dog enjoying the shade at the dog park
Cities

St. Charles, MO

happy dog lying on the grass
Cities

Huntington, WV

happy dog sitting on the beach
Cities

Hollywood, FL

Dog looking up at camera
Cities

Gainesville, FL

Happy cat sitting outside
Cities

Bound Brook, NJ

A man and woman walk with dogs on leashes along a paved pet-friendly trail.|Dog looking at walking trail|
Cities

Everett, WA

Happy dog running outside
Cities

Bartlett, TN

Happy dog resting outside|Three people and dogs sitting on a bench at the dog park
Cities

Independence, IA

The Mayor's dog
Cities

Camuy, Puerto Rico

Banner from Mission pet event that reads "Mission is pawsome"|Dog on leash at public event in Mission|Woman hugging dogs at park|Mayor Dr. Armando O’Caña holding a dog|The Mayor unveiling a sign to recognize the city's pet-friendly certification
Cities

Mission, TX

Wylie municipal complex|A group stands in front of the city of Wylie Animal Shelter|
Cities

Wylie, TX

Cat on leash outside
Cities

Portage, MI

Dog at The Venetian in Las Vegas
Cities

Las Vegas, NV

Street with oak trees arching overhead
Cities

Aiken, SC

City block in Alexandria
Cities

Alexandria, VA

Happy dog in a field
Cities

Dearborn, MI

Dog wearing flag bandana in Washington
Cities

Washington, D.C.

Dog on beach at sunrise||
Cities

Sunrise, FL

Group of pet advocates posed with a dog in front of Mattoon Grill & Chill|Group of people posed with dogs wearing a tuxedo bandana and wedding dress|Two women posed with a cat|Group of pet advocates posed with a dog in front of Mattoon Grill & Chill|Mattoon Mayor with a local business owner and his dog inside the business
Cities

Mattoon, IL

dogs playing at dog park||
Cities

Fort Smith, AR

Group of pet lovers with dogs in Findlay
Cities

Findlay, OH

group posed with their dogs at city festival|woman holding dog
Cities

Edinburg, TX

dog hiking desert trail with woman|dog hiking desert trail with woman|cute dog looking over the shoulder of a woman|people and pets at a Phoenix-area dog park
Cities

Phoenix, AZ

cat walking outside on leash|
Cities

South Sioux City, NE

happy dog outside
Cities

Dublin, CA

happy dog on a walk on a leash|Waterford Mayor Jose Aldaco|Waterford Mayor Jose Aldaco
Cities

Waterford, CA

|Mayor Todd McKnight|Tourism ad for Sutherlin
Cities

Sutherlin, OR

Landscape outside Tucson
Cities

Tucson, AZ

Beach in Southport
Cities

Southport, NC

Santa Clarita city hall
Cities

Santa Clarita, CA

happy cat playing on grass
Cities

Royalton, MN

downtown Reno
Cities

Reno, NV

Bike rider on bike path
Cities

Plano, TX

Coast of Miami with beach
Cities

Miami, FL

Beale Street at night
Cities

Memphis, TN

happy dog outside|
Cities

Lavonia, GA

dog playing in lake|Supervisor Chris Barnett at dog park
Cities

Orion Township, MI

happy dog playing in snow
Cities

Jackson, WY

beautiful woods with lush trees
Cities

Brentwood, TN

People enjoy an outdoor music performance with a happy dog|Dania Beach pier|an overhead view of the dog park|a dog posed in front of a colorful sculpture at an event|a collage of photos of dogs playing in parks and in the lake|Mayor James sitting on the grass with her son and a dog
Cities

Dania Beach, FL

Dog in downtown houston||
Cities

Houston, TX

cat walking on a leash outside
Cities

Bentonville, AR

man hiking in park|man hiking in park
Cities

Arlington, TX

Dog outside at Miami Lakes K-9 Cove park|
Cities

Miami Lakes, FL

line of dogs in Gresham|Dog and girl at park in Gresham
Cities

Gresham, OR

dog with city skyline|||Dog enjoying a walk in Dallas|A dog with the Dallas skyline
Cities

Dallas, TX

street in Key West
Cities

Key West, FL

Man and dog at Topeka dog park|||Mayor Michelle De La Isla with family and pets
Cities

Topeka, KS

Dog and woman outside in Oakland|
Cities

Oakland, CA

Nashville skyline|||dog at city dog park
Cities

Nashville, TN

Dog on corner in Rochester||
Cities

Rochester, MI

Mayor Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush|Calumet City Mayor with Dog||
Cities

Calumet City, IL

dog enjoying dog park|||Port St. Lucie Mayor walking dog|dog at dog park
Cities

Port St. Lucie, FL

woman and dog by Cleveland sign|front of Cleveland Ohio animal kennel|adoptable dog at vegan market|Portrait of Mayor Frank G. Jackson|happy dog by Cleveland sign|woman and dog by Cleveland sign
Cities

Cleveland, OH

happy dog outside
Cities

Downey, CA

Franklin pet-friendly city event|BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ kickoff in Franklin
Cities

Franklin, TN

Five dogs sit in a row with their pet parents|Kickoff celebration in St. Petersburg with people and pets|
Cities

St. Petersburg, FL

foot race with dogs||a man and dog running in a dog-friendly 5K in Fort Wayne
Cities

Fort Wayne, IN

Beautiful green space in Laguna Niguel|Mayor Jennings
Cities

Laguna Niguel, CA

Hallandale Beach
Cities

Hallandale Beach, FL

Nevada desert
Cities

Henderson, NV

Bloomington
Cities

Bloomington, IN

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