Study says New Jersey One of the Best Pet Friendly States in America

Approximately 86.9 million families in the United States own a Pet, and over 65 percent of pet owners in America have a dog in their household.

The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) reports that Pet Industry Expenditures were at an all-time high in 2024.  There was $150.6 billion cumulative spending on Pet Food, Veterinary Care, Grooming, Pet Supplies, and over-the-counter Animal Medications.

Americans invest tons of resources into the care for their Pets, who are like family members for many people. So if do not want to leave your furry friends behind when you go on vacation, what are the best destinations in the United States?

New Jersey Ranks High On List Of Most Pet-Friendly States

The research team at the Stanton House Inn gathered information about Pet-friendly hotels, restaurants, and activities in each state to rank the best states for pet owners to visit with their furry best friends.

In a press release, they ranked every state based on accessibility to pet-friendly facilities and activities along with how many cities in that state which have pet-friendly options.

New Jersey is rated the third best Pet-Friendly State in America because of it's high volume of hotels and restaurants which are welcoming to the furry friends of pet owners.

According to their research, the Top Three Pet-Friendly Cities in New Jersey are:

- Cape May
-Wildwood
-Ocean City

Overall, seven of the top ten Pet-Friendly States are located in the Northeast. New Jersey's neighboring states in the top ten are Delaware (4th overall) and New York (10th overall). Pennsylvania is not far behind in 13th place.

While New Jersey is a great state to visit if you are a pet owner to bring your furry friends, there are some animals who are prohibited from being owned as pets in The Garden State: