Where Does New Jersey Fall On the List of the Top 5 States Where People Spoil Their Dogs
Whether you dress your dog in a fancy outfit, carry them in a designer handbag, give them a manicure with beautifully painted nails, or make them home cooked meals every night, Americans…
A dog with a crown attends a street party in Alfriston, East Sussex, on June 5, 2022 as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations. – Millions of people are expected to attend “Big Jubilee Lunch” picnics, as a long weekend of festivities to honour Queen Elizabeth II’s historic Platinum Jubilee concludes. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
(Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)Whether you dress your dog in a fancy outfit, carry them in a designer handbag, give them a manicure with beautifully painted nails, or make them home cooked meals every night, Americans spoil there furry friends more than they spoil their significant other. Forbes Advisor analyzed nine key metrics from a survey of 5,002 dog owners to identify the states where people spoil their dogs the most and the stats that follow will rank the top five states.
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New York Tops the List of States With the Most Spoiled Dogs
New York’s score: 44.95 out of 100
42% of New Yorkers regularly throw birthday parties for their dogs, and 25% said they’ve pushed their dog in a stroller.
TODAY -- Pictured: TODAY Puppy Birthday party on Monday, January 7, 2019 -- (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)
California Ranks Second on the List of States With the Most Spoiled Dogs
Californians were more likely than any other state’s residents to treat their dogs to a special restaurant order, such as a Starbucks Puppuccino.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 31: A person walks a dog outside Starbucks on December 31, 2020 in New York City. The pandemic continues to burden restaurants and bars as businesses struggle to thrive with evolving government restrictions and social distancing plans which impact keeping businesses open yet challenge profitability. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)
Washington Scored Third on the List With the Most Spoiled Dogs
Washington’s score: 40.05 out of 100
People from Washington don’t like to leave their dogs behind when they go away and manage to find a way to bring their dog with them on vacation.
A dog is waiting his master on surfboards during high temperatures at Nea Chora beach near Chania, Crete Island, Greece on July 26, 2022. (Photo by Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Pennsylvania Scored Fourth on the List With the Most Spoiled Dogs
Pennsylvania’s score: 39.4 out of 100
64% of Pennsylvanians saying they’ve bought their dogs outfits and accessories.
COSTA MESA, CA - JULY 27: A dog with Los Angeles Chargers attire attends training camp at Jack Hammett Sports Complex on July 27, 2022 in Costa Mesa, California. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
New Jersey Scored Fourth on the List With the Most Spoiled Dogs
New Jersey’s score: 39.2 out of 100
New Jersey residents are more likely than any other state residents (except New Yorkers) to push their dogs in strollers and to regularly throw doggie birthday parties.
BANGKOK, THAILAND - 2022/05/06: A stroller full of Yorkshire Terrier dogs is seen at an exhibition. Pet Expo Thailand 2022, themed 'Petaverse: Open to the Pet Universe," is held at Bangkok Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC) on May 6, 2022, in Bangkok, Thailand. The expo features 300+ vendor booths offering standard pet products, with a focus on innovative technology to help pet owners take care of their beloved pet friends in the digital age. (Photo by Matt Hunt/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
