I think we can all agree that our pets are part of the family. We love our pets, if you don’t you probably shouldn’t have pets. With that said, it’s not surprising we have pampered pups. “From companionship to emotional support, dogs are a vital part of their owners’ lives. In fact, 97% of pet owners consider their pets to be a part of their family, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey.” According to a new survey from Forbes Advisor, they compared all 50 states and ranked them.