Originally published by SmileHub.
With nearly 3,000 native animal species and millions of pets in households across the country that rely on our support to survive, the non-profit organization SmileHub today released new reports on the Best Charities for Animals and the Best States for Animals in 2024.
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 share of pet-owning households to state land designated for parks and wildlife to vulnerability to climate change.
Animal-Friendliness of Maryland (1=Best, 25=Avg.):
- Overall Rank: 49th
- 44th – Share of Pet-Owning Households
- 23rd – Share of State Land Designated for Parks and Wildlife
- 28th – Animal Protection Laws Ranking
- 15th – Animal Charities Per Capita
- 20th – Veterinarians Per 1,000 Pet-Owning Households
- 48th – Share of No-Kill Shelters
