See where Atlanta falls as an emerging dog-friendly city

For many pet owners, dogs are family. So it should come as no surprise that some people cited their furkids as a reason why they moved during the pandemic.

In fact, pet-product review website Spots.com reported earlier this year that 95% of U.S. pet owners think of their pets as family members.

Recently, Rover teamed with Zillow to find out where exactly these pet-centered clans are moving to. The online pet care services company reviewed the new dog accounts on the platform. They also used Zillow to pinpoint where pet-friendly home features are increasing. The result was a list of the top 15 emerging dog-friendly cities.

“The list may surprise you as it’s not just full of major cities. This past year medium-sized cities, suburbs, and other populated areas have been growing in popularity with dog owners too,” Rover said.

While the top burgeoning dog-friendly city is Denver, Atlanta managed to crack the top 10. The Peach State’s capital city landed at No. 6 on the list.

Perhaps this doesn’t come as a surprise if you’ve been in the market for a place to call home in the city.

A search for pet-friendly Atlanta apartments can easily return over 100 results. Some even have amenities such as a dog spa or a dog park.

When it comes to having a dog-friendly home, a Rover and Zillow survey found that 62% of pet owners would think about moving to a new home to accommodate their pet. The No. 1 pet-friendly feature is a fenced-in outdoor area, with 86% of pet parents saying a private outdoor space is important.

Top 15 Emerging Dog-Friendly Cities