France, the country of love and landscapes, of good food and pretty provincial towns, where every walk you take with your dog can become a memorable moment... France has many various places to offer to spoil yourself and your pet. Pet owners all aspire to the best quality of life for their pets and the dog-friendly initiatives of cities can influence their choice in the best living environment.
We had the chance to visit many regions with our doggies and we must admit, the Paris region is not the dream place for our furry best friends. Chief Poodle Officer Malka loves Normandy with its cities like Honfleur and loves the South even more, especially Nice or Antibes. Malka is not always eager to return to Paris - but what makes her enjoy a city? What are the key factors to her wellbeing?
We have identified several main points:
- Green Spots and lawns, that allow us to offer moments of freedom and enjoyment
- The urban developments, bag dispensers, dog parks, tracks or other infastructures that make our walks easier and more diversified
- The existence of associations and of a proactive municipality that is caring and committed to the animal cause (independent donation actions, allowed access to public transportation in the city, initiatives in favor of shelters, etc.).
- The development of a range of products, activities and services for our furry friends, such as specialized stores, grooming salons, veterinary clinics, walking services or sittings to make our everyday life easier. At Tout Pour Le Toutou we aim to help you for this last point and want to cover the full territory with diverse and secured services for your pets!
Would you consider leaving your city to explore the lands were furry friends are kings? Here is the ranking of the most dog-friendly cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants according to the 30 Million d'Amis study:
1. Montpellier, a leading city for several years, offers many infrastructures and activities for dog owners: group walks are organized by the city every Thursday at the Méric park and the city has installed more than 120 bag dispensers!
The +: The City of Montpellier was the first to implement a card "I protect my pet", to warn of the existence of a pet in case of problem or accident of the owner. The city has also carried out a massive campaign of identification and sterilization for the animals of the poorest.
2. Toulouse, the second city in the ranking, with about 50 bag distributors and numerous activities set up by the city's organizations: weekends dedicated to our canine friends, educational courses and group walks. The Pink City does not disappoint either humans or canines!
The +: more than 80 dedicated dog areas, green spaces and caniparks.
3. Nice, third in the ranking with 45 dedicated green spaces and dog parks and a very active municipality with "Animal in the City", a service that ensures municipal missions relating to wild animals and pets, with respect for animal welfare, for harmonious cohabitation. » (https://www.nice.fr/fr/l-animal-dans-la-ville/presentation-du-service).
The +: Its beaches authorized to dogs such as the beach of La Lanterne or Carras. Our hairy dogs can play and swim freely.
4. Toulon, fourth in the ranking and often elected third, has numerous infrastructures and dog areas. With more than 200 bag distributors, the municipality is also very committed. In 2001, the city also created the Délégation Condition Animale (Animal Condition Delegation), which works primarily to promote good relations between pet owners and other residents, but also offers many services dedicated to the protection of domestic and wild animals.
Le + : Its Animal Festival created in 2018 to raise awareness among the general public about the place to give to animals!
Here it is, now you will need to make a choice - what's your favorite city for your doggy ?
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