California Business Minute™

Hi, I am Tim Johnson and welcome to the California Business Minute.

Nearly 40 percent of American families own at least one dog, a pet
that demands some green space. Cat, rabbit, bird and other kinds of
pet owners aren’t so concerned about space and weather, but they are
affected by local and state regulations that limit where pets are
permitted and what kinds of vaccines they need.

U.S. News & World Report took all these issues into account when it
created its list of best places for pet lovers to live. It also considered
the number of dog parks, proximity of large academic veterinary centers
and legal tolerance for pets in public spaces like beaches, outdoor
restaurants, and public parks.

Here are their top-10 pet-friendly choices:

• Ellicott City, Maryland
• Rocky Point, N.Y.
• Auburn, Alabama
• Butte, Montana
• Yankton, South Dakota
• Lewiston, Idaho
• Glasgow, Kentucky
• Aiken, South Carolina
• Flower Mound, Texas
• Wolf Trap, Virginia

But, we feel that the analysis failed to see dog beach in San Diego. Maybe
they thought it was too much of a burden to put sun block on your dog.

I am Tim Johnson and this has been the California Business Minute.