2011 DogTown USA

Coeur d’Alene is a slice of dog heaven.
No single person, organization, or law can make a city dog-friendly. It takes ongoing effort and dedication from many people.

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Provincetown may be small, but it’s a huge hub of dog love.
It takes dedicated people to create a town that’s truly friendly to its four-footed population. Provincetown does a lot right when it comes to dogs.

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2009 DogTown USA

This year, California made a clean sweep.
San Diego, Huntington Beach, and Carmel-by-the-Sea ranked as the best big, medium, and small cities for dogs and their owners. These cities set the standard for canine excellence.

Colorado Springs, Colo., takes dog-friendliness to new heights.
Whoever said you can’t buy happiness forgot about dogs. And for dog owners looking to supersize their bliss, nothing beats living in a city that embraces all things dog.

San Diego: Where it’s good to be a dog.
From an unbeatable climate to stunning coastlines, and cutting-edge animal shelters to enviable community support, San Diego ran away with the top honors this year.

The City of Roses tops the list of dog-friendliest towns in 2006.
With unmatched geography and trend-setting attitude, this city oozes canine-centric perfection.

The Windy City tops the list of best places to be a dog in 2005.
Open space. Good healthcare. Easy access to top medical professionals. Activities galore. These are all important aspects when choosing a place to live — even if you’re a dog.