Washington Shines As A Top State For Animal Welfare

Washington and animals go hand-in-hand. So many people keep pets at home like dogs and cats. and with all the wilderness we house here in Washington there are plenty of in the woods.

You don't have to go far before you see deer and elk crossing signs, random acts of other critters both in the forests and on the roads.

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If you're lucky, you may even get the occasional Bigfoot sighting. I suppose we could add that to the list.

So you'd think Washington State would rank pretty high on the list of states that are good for animals

Charity donation website Smile Hub ranked every state to find which state would be best for pets and animals and, as it turns out Washington is near the top of the list.

Is Washington State good for animals?

Washington State ranks 4th place overall for animals. This includes both wild animals as well as pets.

That's 4th place overall. We can break it down further, too.

Washington ranked 6th for share of state land designated for parks and wildlife.

Washington ranked 8th for animal protection laws.

Washington ranked ranked 9th for animal charities per capita

Washington ranked 13th for share of no-kill shelters

Washington ranked ranked 16th for share of pet-owning households

And, though it's a little further down the list, Washington ranked 28th for veterinarians per 1,000 pet-owning households.

If you're curious, the #1 best state for animals is Colorado followed by Oregon in second place.

The worst state for pets is Alabama followed by Hawaii.

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