Which cities are purrfect for ailurophiles and their furry, biscuit-making companions?
To mark International Cat Day on Aug. 8, LawnStarter ranked 2023’s Best Cities for Cat Lovers.
How does Richmond stack up in some key metrics (1st = Best)?
Animal Shelters per 100,000 Residents - 11thVeterinarians per 100,000 Residents - 4thShare of Cat-Friendly Rental Properties - 31stAverage State Cat Insurance Premium (as % of Average Household Income) - 87thHow does Richmond compare with other Virginia cities (1st = Best)?
Alexandria - 25thNewport News - 84thChesapeake - 85thVirginia Beach - 86thNorfolk - 97thHampton - 120th To come up with our ranking, we compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on four categories. We looked at access to animal shelters, vets, and cat-friendly housing. We also factored in affordability, among 15 indicators of feline-friendliness.


