Marty
09-01-2006, 04:05 PM
Portland, Oregon -- IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- No bone was left unburied in DOG FANCY's second annual DogTown USA search for America's best city for dogs. This year's pick is none other than the treasure of the Pacific Northwest, Portland, Ore.With one dog for every four people in Portland, it comes as no surprise that this city leads the pack in dog-friendly amenities and atmosphere. There are 33 city parks with off-leash areas for canine residents to romp, 60-plus trainers and behaviorists operating within the city and some of the toughest anti-cruelty laws in the nation.
Last year the Oregon Humane Society and Multnomah County Animal Services adopted out a total of 6,936 dogs, and in 2005, the Multnomah County euthanasia rate dropped to nearly "no kill" status.
"What better place to be a dog than Portland?" asks Portland Mayor Tom Potter. "Dogs of every shape and size are welcome everywhere in the City of Roses. City of Dogs might actually be a better name."
The other six runner-up cities are: Sanford, Fla.; Albuquerque, N.M.; San Diego, Calif.; Bellingham, Wash.; Palo Alto, Calif.; and New York City.
"We were thrilled to see that Portland came out on top," said Susan Chaney, DOG FANCY's editor. "We've heard for years that Portland is a great city for dogs, and now, based on our research, we know for a fact that it's true."
DOG FANCY created DogTown USA in honor of its 35th year of publication. Each year, editors send out a call for entries from readers, inviting them to nominate their choice for dog-friendliest city in the U.S. Researchers then investigate the top reader-nominated cities, looking at:
-- Percentage of spayed-neutered dogs
-- Availability of healthcare (daily, emergency, veterinary college
teaching hospitals)
-- Preventive care participation
-- Existence of safe, off-leash areas, such as dog parks
-- Pro-dog legislation
-- Existence of a leash law
-- Existence of a dog-licensing law
-- No breed-specific legislation
-- Humane society or ASPCA in the city or just outside city limits
-- Owner surrender rate
-- Efforts to reduce euthanasia rates
-- Dog-friendly activities, restaurants, businesses, and rental housing
-- Availability of dog trainers, behaviorists, and training schools.
About DOG FANCYDOG FANCY is the world's most widely read dog magazine and is devoted to the care and enjoyment of all dogs, purebreds and mixed breeds alike. DOG FANCY's goal is to educate, enlighten and entertain readers, providing them with accessible information needed to be responsible dog owners.
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Last year the Oregon Humane Society and Multnomah County Animal Services adopted out a total of 6,936 dogs, and in 2005, the Multnomah County euthanasia rate dropped to nearly "no kill" status.
"What better place to be a dog than Portland?" asks Portland Mayor Tom Potter. "Dogs of every shape and size are welcome everywhere in the City of Roses. City of Dogs might actually be a better name."
The other six runner-up cities are: Sanford, Fla.; Albuquerque, N.M.; San Diego, Calif.; Bellingham, Wash.; Palo Alto, Calif.; and New York City.
"We were thrilled to see that Portland came out on top," said Susan Chaney, DOG FANCY's editor. "We've heard for years that Portland is a great city for dogs, and now, based on our research, we know for a fact that it's true."
DOG FANCY created DogTown USA in honor of its 35th year of publication. Each year, editors send out a call for entries from readers, inviting them to nominate their choice for dog-friendliest city in the U.S. Researchers then investigate the top reader-nominated cities, looking at:
-- Percentage of spayed-neutered dogs
-- Availability of healthcare (daily, emergency, veterinary college
teaching hospitals)
-- Preventive care participation
-- Existence of safe, off-leash areas, such as dog parks
-- Pro-dog legislation
-- Existence of a leash law
-- Existence of a dog-licensing law
-- No breed-specific legislation
-- Humane society or ASPCA in the city or just outside city limits
-- Owner surrender rate
-- Efforts to reduce euthanasia rates
-- Dog-friendly activities, restaurants, businesses, and rental housing
-- Availability of dog trainers, behaviorists, and training schools.
About DOG FANCYDOG FANCY is the world's most widely read dog magazine and is devoted to the care and enjoyment of all dogs, purebreds and mixed breeds alike. DOG FANCY's goal is to educate, enlighten and entertain readers, providing them with accessible information needed to be responsible dog owners.
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