A recent study ranked Louisiana as the #5 best state for dog owners. So what is it that makes our state a perfect place for man's best friend?
For starters, southeast Louisiana has more festivals in one month than most places have in a year. And a lot of them are dog friendly.
And when was the last time you went to a coffee shop or bar and didn't see a dog? Pet friendly businesses are everywhere. Not to mention the numerous dog parks and mild winters that allow us to enjoy them year-round.
If you've ever thought about becoming a dog owner, keep in mind that local animal shelters and rescue groups house thousands of dogs in need of loving homes.
Here are a few more photos of our listeners' dogs enjoying public life:
@jasonmsaul Dog Day Afternoon. pic.twitter.com/Sm2tMvnqSj
— Cʜɪᴢᴀᴅ ⚜️🥃 (@AUChizad) September 18, 2014
@jasonmsaul This is Daisy at our front desk. NOLA residents love their dogs but NOLA isn't exceptionally pet friendly pic.twitter.com/RwQTvsTULl
— St. Charles Inn (@StCharlesInn) September 18, 2014
@jasonmsaul In case it helps for your story, NOLA is pet-friendly for visitors too, w/ lots of pet-friendly hotels http://t.co/QoIv94K7eA
— PetFriendlyDigs (@petfriendlydigs) September 18, 2014
