With National Homeless Animals Day approaching and over 85 million U.S. pet-owning households projected to spend $75 billion this year, the personal finance website WalletHub today released an in-depth report on 2019’s Most Pet-Friendly Cities as well as accompanying videos.
In order to determine where Americans’ animal companions can enjoy the best quality of life without breaking the bank, WalletHub compared the creature-friendliness of the 100 largest cities across 24 key metrics. The data set ranges from minimum pet-care provider rate per visit to pet businesses per capita to walkability.
Most Pet-Friendly Cities
Least Pet-Friendly Cities
1
Scottsdale, AZ
91
Detroit, MI
2
Orlando, FL
92
Aurora, CO
3
Tampa, FL
93
Nashville, TN
4
Austin, TX
94
Newark, NJ
5
Phoenix, AZ
95
Santa Ana, CA
6
Las Vegas, NV
96
Chula Vista, CA
7
Atlanta, GA
97
Milwaukee, WI
8
St. Louis, MO
98
Buffalo, NY
9
Seattle, WA
99
Laredo, TX
10
Portland, OR
100
Fresno, CA
Key Stats
To view the full report and your city’s rank, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/most-pet-friendly-cities/5562/
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NEW YORK (PRWEB) AUGUST 05, 2019
The Special Olympics began in 1968 and has since amassed more than 6,000,000 athletes around the world. Today, there are programs in over 170 nations with numerous sporting events occurring globally. In a new interview with C.M. Rubin, Founder of CMRubinWorld, Lead Director of the Special Olympics International Board, Professor William P. Alford, says he’d personally like to see a few innovations by the organization in the future. “I would hope that we can expand our efforts to show the world the courage, the ingenuity, the determination, the humor, the comradeship, the musical gifts, and much more that our athletes manifest,” he tells CMRubinWorld, “that demonstrate what our athletes can do rather than what they can’t do.” Professor Alford also noted that he would like the organization to be even more inclusive by sharing its program with disadvantaged communities and expanding its work in developing nations.
Read the full article here
Professor William P. Alford is Lead Director and Chair of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Special Olympics International. He helped found the Harvard Law School Project on Disability, or HPOD. Billy Seide (also interviewed by C.M.Rubin in this article) is an athlete of the Special Olympics who advocates for the games. He is a member of “The Athletes Congress,” where he meets with other individuals across New York State to become better leaders within their community.
CMRubinWorld’s award-winning series, The Global Search for Education, brings together distinguished thought leaders in education and innovation from around the world to explore the key learning issues faced by most nations. The series has become a highly visible platform for global discourse on 21st century learning, offering a diverse range of innovative ideas which are presented by the series founder, C. M. Rubin, together with the world’s leading thinkers.
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STAND ATLANTIC
ANNOUNCE CO-HEADLINING TOUR WITH THE FAIM
SPECIAL GUESTS WSTR, HOLD CLOSE, & POINT NORTH
KICKS OFF SEPTEMBER 17th
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: http://bit.ly/2YOqHhu
August 5, 2019 - Stand Atlantic has announced a fall North American co-headlining tour with The Faim, along with openers Hold Close, WSTR, and Point North. Tickets are on sale now: http://bit.ly/2YOqHhu. The tour will kick off September 17th in Houston, TX.
"It's crazy to think exactly a year after coming to the US for the first time we're coming over as a co-headliner. We've spent 4 months in the US this year so whilst it's completely terrifying, it definitely feels right and I think we're ready," said Stand Atlantic lead vocalistBonnie Fraser. "The Faim are an incredible band who we've played with a few times on festival slots and its sick to be able to have two Australian bands headlining the US for the first time together. We're also bringing our great friends in WSTR, Hold Close & Point North. We're ready for ya baby!!!'
Since the release of their debut album Skinny Dipping last year, Australia's Stand Atlantic has been steadily touring, including the inaugural Sad Summer Tour with Mayday Parade, The Maine, and more. Later this month, they will perform at Reading Festival in the UK.
In June, they shared a new version of their song "Skinny Dipping" where they collaborated with fellow Australian songwriter, Alex Lahey. Proceeds from the track benefit The It Gets Better Project, a nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect members of the LGBTQ community. A visual for the song can also be streamed on the Hopeless Records YouTube channel here: smarturl.it/SDAlexLaheyVisual
Stand Atlantic, made up of Bonnie Fraser (vocals/guitar), David Potter (guitar), and Jonno Panichi (drums), launched into the international eye following last year's Skinny Dipping. The group's blend of hard-charged rock and soaring pop melodies has earned them spots on international tours and critical accolades like a "Best International Break-through Band" nomination at the 2018 Heavy Music Awards and inclusion in Kerrang's highly coveted Hottest Bands of 2018.
Stand Atlantic Tour Dates
UK Tour //
August 25 - Reading, UK - Reading Festival
August 26 - Brighton, UK - The Haunt
August 27 - Birmingham, UK - Mama Roux's
August 28 - Manchester, UK - Deaf Institute
August 29 - Liverpool, UK - The Zanzibar Club
August 30 - Swansea, UK - Sin City
US Tour //
w/ The Faim, WSTR
*Hold Close
# Point North
September 17 - Houston, TX - Bronze Peacock *
September 18 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues Cambridge *
September 20 - Atlanta, GA - The Loft *
September 21 - Tampa, FL - Crowbar *
September 22 - Jacksonville, FL - 1904 *
September 24 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre *
September 25 - Pittsburgh, PA - Rex Theater *
September 26 - Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery
September 28 - Boston, MA - ONCE Ballroom *
September 29 - Philadelphia, PA - Voltage Lounge *
October 1 - Detroit, MI - Shelter *
October 2 - Cleveland, OH - The Foundry *
October 4 - Indianapolis, IN - Hoosier Dome #
October 5 - St. Louis, MO - Fubar #
October 6 - Chicago, IL - Chop Shop #
October 7 - St. Paul, MN - Amsterdam #
October 9 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theater #
October 10 - Salt Lake City, UT - Complex #
October 12 - Seattle, WA - The Vera Project #
October 13 - Portland, OR - Peters Room @ Roseland #
October 14 - Sacramento, CA - Holy Diver #
October 16 - Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom #
October 17 - San Diego, CA - Soma #
October 18 - Anaheim, CA - Chain Reaction #
October 19 - Los Angeles, CA - The Echo #
For more information, please visit www.hopelessrecords.com
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