Tampa Bay Cities Make Top Of The List Of Most Pet Friendly Cities

There are lots of people with furry family members in the Tampa Bay area. That clearly shows when you see where the most pet-friendly cities are located.

As long as those pets are part of families, there will be the need for services, pet-friendly parks, restaurants and stores. There are over 90 million American households with pets. According to American Pet Products Association, pets cost $136.8 billion in 2022.

Wallethub.com crunched the latest numbers. They looked at three key areas: Pet Budget, Pet Health & Wellness and Outdoor Pet-Friendliness.

The results shown by Wallethub say that two of the top cities on this list of 100 cities are in the Tampa Bay area. The number one city on the list is Scottsdale, Arizona. Then, we focus on Florida. Number two on the list is Tampa. Number three is St. Petersburg. Orlando came in at number 15 and Miami at 20. That gives Florida four spots in the top 20, more than any other state.

Miami, Tampa and Orlando tied for the "Most veterinarians per capita. St. Pete was second on the list of most "Pet businesses per capita." Orlando was atop the list of most "Dog-friendly restaurants per capita."

[Source: Wallethub.com]

It's always on dog-parent's mind whenever they go out. Can I bring my dog? With so many outdoor restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, a lot of places are accommodating to our four-legged babies. Some even have canine-friendly food on their menu. Whether you want to be near downtown Tampa or by the beach in St. Pete, we have the list of places to bring along your best friend.

We also have a list of the best dog bars in the Tampa Bay area. A lot of those places don't serve food but occasionally have food trucks. Also, dog bars may also require you register your dog to make sure they are healthy and non-aggressive. The best part about taking your pup to a dog-friendly restaurant is that you don't have to worry about that.

We went to Yelp to see what their recommendations are for the best dog friendly restaurants in Tampa Bay. They had a list of 10 places but we condensed it to our favorite 7 spots (and added a few of our own favorite places.) Another great hack is to download the BringFido app. This app will tell you any dog-friendly restaurant or hotel in your current area.

Ulele is a great spot for dogs, kids, date night, or any occasion! Their beautiful shaded patio is the perfect place to hangout with your pup! Plus you can take them for a walk on Tampa's riverwalk after your meal.

Any World of Beer welcomes dogs! We know the Westchase location will even let dogs hangout inside.

Riveters outdoor patio is a great hangout spot for pups.

Enjoy waterfront views of Old Tampa Bay with your pup at Salt Shack on the Bay. This place is such a hidden gem in the Tampa Bay area. They have some of the best seafood and cocktails.

Irish 31 is one of the most dog-friendly restaurants in Tampa Bay! They even have a special canine casserole that you can order for your pup!

Clear Sky Draught House in Dunedin has a huge patio that is perfect for doggos.

If you and your pup are ever down in St. Pete beach head to Buoys Waterfront Bar & Grill. You can hangout on their upstairs patio for those perfect sunset views, or head to the bar downstairs. Just know your bartender might serve your dog first!