Does Colorado Care About Your Pets? What Data Says

It seems like nearly every Colorado resident has a pet. What I have noticed about Coloradans, is that Coloradans care about their pets. I live in Fort Collins and I can not count how many dogs, and believe it or not cats too, in a stroller.

I have cats and I adore them. Although I refuse to put them on a leash or in a stroller, I refer to my cats as "the twins".

They are simply family. Someday I plan on getting a dog. We all know that we love and care about our pets. Is Colorado a pet-friendly state? Here is what research and data says.

Colorado and Pets: A Love Story

To answer the question, yes Colorado cares about pets. Colorado is actually the seventh most pet-friendly state in the nation, according to new research by Raleigh Rental Homes.

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Raleigh Rental Homes analyzed pet friendliness based on Zillow listings and whether or not homes for rent or sale are considered pet-friendly. The data says that 73 percent of all rentals in Colorado are pet-friendly.

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Based on my personal experience, it is just as easy to find a home that is cat-friendly as it is to find a home that is dog-friendly. Of course, the weight of the pet and how many you have can make finding a rental easier or more difficult.

Resources For Pets in Colorado

The data also analyzed the number of dog-friendly parks, hiking trails, and pet shops nearby. We all know that there are plenty of happy dogs running around parks and enjoying nature on Colorado's beautiful trails.