Recent analysis shows that pet ownership is skyrocketing in pandemics, and these new pets are influencing housing decisions for owners considering relocation.
The analysisA collaboration between real estate market Zillow and pet service company Rover has revealed that many dog owners are looking for an area that better suits their pet’s needs. To create a list of the fastest growing dog-friendly locations in the United States, the two companies analyzed dog accounts added to Rover’s database between June 2021 and March 2022 and said, “Pets. The view of the rental of a detached house identified as “Friendly combined with them” from March 2021 to March 2022 at Zillow.
Rover trend expert Kate Jaffe shows that the list includes medium-sized cities and suburbs, and pet owners aren’t finding suitable accommodation in big cities. At the top of the list was Antioch, Tennessee, in the southern neighborhood of Nashville, fixed at Creekside Park. Then followed by Baltimore. Alexandria, Virginia; Fukivalina, North Carolina; Kansas City, Kansas; Cumming, Georgia; Bellevue, Wash. Fort Lauderdale, Florida.Palo Alto, CA; Charleston, South Carolina
“Pet parents tell us that the biggest motivation for moving is more space,” Jaffe said in an email. “Cities with many pet-friendly homes, such as fenced yard, dog doors, and proximity to dog parks, are now popular with pet parents.”
In another survey of 1,000 dog owners conducted by Paulfish for Rover in March, 72% of respondents said they would consider moving to a home that better suits their dog’s needs. 61% cite pet well-being as an inspiration for traveling.
Of course, moving can bring new headaches to pet owners. “In addition to the challenge of finding pet-friendly rentals, many still oppose expensive pet deposits, breed and size limits, and the number of domestic pets,” Jaffe said. I am.
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