Smile Hub- With up to 40% of America’s native animal species at risk of extinction and millions of pets in households across the country relying on our support to survive, the non-profit organization SmileHub released new reports on the Best Charities for Animals and the Best States for Animals in 2025.
In order to determine where America’s wildlife and animal companions
live their best lives, SmileHub compared the animal-friendliness of all
50 states across 18 key metrics. The data set ranges from the number of
animal charities per capita to the share of pet-owning households to the
number of veterinarians per pet-owning household.
Best States |
Worst States |
|
| 1. Colorado | 41. South Carolina | |
| 2. Oregon | 42. Nevada | |
| 3. Nebraska | 43. Louisiana | |
| 4. Washington | 44. Mississippi | |
| 5. Vermont | 45. New York | |
| 6. Montana | 46. Georgia | |
| 7. Minnesota | 47. New Mexico | |
| 8. Idaho | 48. Maryland | |
| 9. Kansas | 49. Hawaii | |
| 10. Florida | 50. Alabama |
Key Stats
- California has the most animal charities per capita – 8.6 times more than Delaware, which has the fewest charities.
- New Hampshire has the most veterinarians per 1,000 pet-owning households – 2.8 times higher than Arkansas, which has the fewest veterinarians.
- Delaware is among the states with the highest share of no-kill animal shelters – 3.4 times higher than Maryland, which has the lowest share.
To view the full report and your state’s rank, please visit
https://smilehub.org/blog/best-states-for-animals/107
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