Nevada Cities Rank Low in National Dog-Friendliness Study
HENDERSON, NV – December 4, 2025 – A new ranking by LawnStarter reveals Nevada cities generally lag behind the rest of the nation in providing a supportive surroundings for dog owners. While no Nevada city cracked the top 10, Henderson, Sparks, and North Las Vegas were assessed, placing at No. 355, No. 417,and No. 490 respectively, out of the 500 largest U.S. cities. North Las Vegas even landed on the list of the 10 worst cities for dog friendliness, tying for the bottom spot.
The study, released today, evaluated cities based on 37 metrics across five key themes: Care (36%), Community (28%), Businesses (12%), Housing (16%), and Affordability (8%).
Henderson scored relatively well in community amenities, but suffered from a low housing ranking and limited access to dog-friendly businesses and pet services, though pet-care affordability was a strength. Sparks received low marks in care, community features, and dog-friendly businesses, with housing performing slightly better. North Las Vegas consistently ranked poorly across veterinary access, community amenities, and dog-friendly businesses, with housing and affordability also contributing to its low overall score.
Nationally,Frederick,Maryland,topped the list as the most dog-friendly city,while Cicero,Illinois,was ranked the worst.