Tampa is one of the best cities for cat lovers, according to Lawnstarter

Tampa is a top city for cat lovers according to a new study from Lawnstarter. The city ranks high for cat boarding options per 100,000 residents, and cat-friendly hotels per 100,000 residents. The only Florida city to rank higher than Tampa overall is Orlando, which was named the most cat-friendly city in America.

To come up with their ranking, Lawnstarter compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on four categories. They looked at access to animal shelters, vets, and cat-friendly housing. Lawnstarter also factored in affordability, among 15 indicators of feline-friendliness.

In case you didn’t know, Tampa is home to the wonderful cat cafe Cats & Caffeine (4033 Henderson Blvd) — and it features adoptable cats and kittens. Another cat cafe filled with adoptable kittens, FELINE, is also now open in Carrollwood.

If you’re looking to adopt, or want to support cats in need, here are a few shelters worth knowing:

• SPCA Tampa Bay
• Friends of Strays Animal Shelter
• Humane Society of Tampa Bay
• Cat Crusaders
• Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center
• St. Francis Animal Shelter
• Second Chance for Strays

You can see the full Lawnstarter Cat Lovers list online.

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