So what are the top 10 pet-friendly cities in America? Depends on who you ask I suppose! Here are three opinions:

According to MSNBC:

1. San Diego
   

   It’s always beach weather in San Diego, and this city boasts three off-leash beaches, including the Coronado Dog Beach on Coronado Island close to the very pet-friendly Loews Hotel, where pooches are pampered as much as their pet-parents.

   There’s a long list of pet-friendly restaurants in the city, including many trendy places in the downtown Gaslight District that welcome pets in many outdoor sections.

   You can take your dog kayaking, surfing or simply rent a boat in the marina and enjoy the smell of the ocean and great views of the skyline.

2. Chicago
   

   The windy city boasts lots of excellent pet-friendly hotels in the vicinity of stylish Michigan Avenue.

   Be sure to stop by the trendy Tails in the City pet boutique at One East Delaware Place (off Michigan Avenue) and pick up some treats for your dog, or let him try on the latest collars and accessories — this is where Oprah shops for her pooches. And the lakefront is a wonderful place to enjoy a long leisurely walk.

3. Seattle
   

   Like all Kimpton Hotels, the Alexis Hotel in downtown Seattle is exceptionally pet friendly and a great location to visit many popular tourist destinations, including the famous Pike Place Market.
   Be sure to put on your “To Do List” a visit to Norm’s Eatery and Ale House at 460 N. 36th Street. This popular restaurant is named after a dog and the nightly food special is called the “Doggie Bowl”.
   Also be sure to add a trip to Blake Island State Park to your itinerary. This is the ancestral campground of the Suquamish and Duwamish Indian Tribes and believed to be the birthplace of Chief Seattle.

   Foodies — and that includes your pooch — will enjoy Chinook salmon cooked Northwest Coast Indian-style around an open alder wood fire. You can take a doggie bag for back to the hotel if your cat happens to be traveling with you too.

   Must do: Visit the Magnuson Dog Park at 7400 Sand Point Way. It offers pooches nine acres of fun to run and has beach access too.

4. New York
5. Alexandria, VA
6. Portland, OR
7. San Francisco
8. South Lake Tahoe
9. Los Angelas
10. Boston

CNBC Top 10 Pet-Friendly Cities of 2009

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TopTenz.net also lists its Most Dog Friendly Cities in America:

1. Austin, TX
   

   Boasting 12 off-leash parks, Austin is a dream come true for both pet owners and the pets themselves. Whether cooling off in the creek at Bull Creek District Park or taking a tour of the city in horse-drawn carriage, there are plenty of ways for your dog to enjoy themselves while in Austin. A large number of restaurants and stores welcome dogs, so be sure to take them out with you when you’re hitting the town and enjoy the sights of this beautiful Texas city with your best four-legged friends.

2. Colorado Springs, CO
   

   All about nature and the great outdoors, Colorado Springs is a great place for dogs that love to romp and have fun. With numerous nature preserves and parks where you can let your dog off the leash and just run and enjoy themselves, it’s easy to forget that Colorado Springs also offers many pet friendly hotels where both you and your dog can be spoiled and pampered.

3. Orlando, FL
   

   When in Orlando, be sure to visit Sam Snead’s, the location where Governor Jeb Bush signed the doggy dining law that allows well-behaved dogs to sit with their owners at outside locations. Thanks to the location of Disney World and Universal Studios, many hotels in the area are pet friendly and even offer dog-sitting services while you and your family go and enjoy the park.

4. New York
5. Chicago
6. Seattle
7. Portland, OR
8. Carmel, CA
9. Long Beach, CA
10. San Diego

TopTenz.net Top 10 Dog Friendly Cities in America

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Here is Rent.com’s list:

1. New York City’s Central Park is simply pet heaven, with its winding trails and fenced-in dog parks. If asphalt is more appealing, walk your pet along the Brooklyn Bridge. New York is also one of the few cities where pet daycares can be found in nearly every neighborhood!

2. Chicago provides canine cruises across the famed Navy Pier, as well as pet-welcoming patio restaurants throughout the city. Chicago is also home to an assortment of pet resorts and boarding kennels.

3. Boston invites pets to tour the harbor by boat, as long as their pet owners come along! Walk your dog along the Freedom Trail to explore the many historical sites that this city has to offer. Leashed dogs and felines are even welcome on the subway.

4. Houston is home to a variety of pet-friendly hotels and restaurants that span throughout the city. Barnaby’s Café is a local favorite, where wait staff provide a cardboard dog bowl to keep your pooch hydrated morning, noon and night.

5. San Francisco boasts plenty of pet-friendly dining in addition to off-leash beaches and outdoor areas. Pets are even welcome to ride in the cable cars or walk alongside their owners across the Golden Gate Bridge!

6. Austin offers the Zilker Botanical Gardens and Congress Street Bats as top-rated pooch attractions, in addition to outdoor cafes and off-leash parks.

7. Washington, D.C. and suburb Alexandria, Va., offer a selection of pet-friendly restaurants in addition to an array of outdoor parks.

8. Portland, Ore., is home to the famously pet-friendly Lucky Labrador restaurant chain, in addition to the well-known Rose Gardens and Saturday Outdoor Market. Several pet boutiques have recently emerged in the city, including Portland Pooch and Cat’s Meow.

9. Charleston offers tours throughout the historic city, including day tours to Boone Hall and Magnolia Plantations, as well as nightly ghost tours. All pets welcome.

10. Ann Arbor invites pets for outdoor fun from dog-friendly canoeing, farms and gardens such as the Nichols Arboretum, a 123-acre botanical garden at the University of Michigan.