Survey: Fort Collins among the best US cities for cats

DENVER (KDVR) — Fort Collins residents and ancient Egyptians share something in common — they both view the cat as a sacred animal.

While it’s unlikely Fort Collins residents erect memorials in the image of a cat, a recent survey by PetSmart found that the city’s affinity for cats is among the highest of large cities across the United States.

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To determine the results, PetSmart used information based on PetSmart Charities cat adoptions, as well as the amount of cat pampering products that were purchased at PetSmart stores in the U.S.

PetSmart ranked the top 25 cities where residents loved cats the most, and Fort Collins broke into the top 10:

  1. Lexington, Ky.
  2. Green Bay, Wis.
  3. Mount Juliet, Tenn.
  4. Spokane, Wash.
  5. Falls Church, Va.
  6. New York, N.Y.
  7. Clarksville, Tenn.
  8. Fort Collins, Colo.
  9. Alhambra, Calif.
  10. Daly City, Calif.

PetSmart said that over the last few years, cat adoptions have surpassed dog adoptions…

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