Flagstaff, Arizona is barking up the right tree as USA Today crowns it the top dog-friendly city in America, making it the ideal destination for furry friends and their owners looking for a vacation that caters to four-legged companions. According to a report by ABC15, this high-altitude haven boasts 56 dog-friendly accommodations per 100,000 people, easily outpacing competition and marking it as a getaway spot that doesn’t require a pet sitter.
Not one to rest on its laurels, Flagstaff also touts 132 canine-approved trails and a plethora of vet offices, ensuring that a tails-wagging time can be had by all and that care is close by, should Fido need it after a romp in the great outdoors, this according to the detailed USA Today/Blueprint analysis that ranked the city as the best bet for vacationers who can't bear to leave their dogs behind on their scenic excursions. Even as other contenders like California’s San Luis Obispo and Key West in Florida show strong numbers in dog-friendly amenities, none quite stack up to the Arizona city's offerings.
Drilling down into the amenities, Flagstaff does not shy away from a good time with its pups, offering 39 pooch-pampering restaurants per 100,000 residents and a vibrant selection of trails that rank third nationwide, beckoning adventurous hounds and their humans alike. Notably, Key West, Florida, fetches the title for the city with the most dog-friendly eateries, tossing out a bone with 122 per 100,000 residents, indicating that while Flagstaff may lead overall, it's not the only locale where canines can dine in style as per ABC15's report.
Making it clear that dog love is not just a passing fancy but woven into the fabric of the city, Flagstaff not only welcomes dogs but celebrates them, Nestlé Purina PetCare recently collaborated with Mother Road Brewing Company for the "Raise a Pint for Pets" event, where every draft of Perpetual Joy lager sipped results in a $2 donation to the local High Country Humane shelter, thus intertwining community engagement with animal welfare, as detailed in a press release published by Fox 44 News.
For animal lovers planning a sojourn in Flagstaff, the Americana Motor Hotel has recently rolled out the red carpet—or rather, the Backyard—along with a dog wash station, and through May, visitors can swing by the Flagstaff Visitor Center to snag a complimentary bowl for their pet with proof of an overnight stay. It's all part of an effort to welcome pets wholeheartedly into the travel experience and make both owner and companion feel right at home.
