Nevada
Nevada ranks 42nd in animal-friendliness for 2025
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — With up to 40% of America’s native animal species at risk of extinction, SmileHub has released its latest reports on the Best Charities for Animals and the Best States for Animals in 2025.
The non-profit organization evaluated the animal-friendliness of all 50 states using 18 key metrics, including the number of animal charities per capita, the share of pet-owning households, and the number of veterinarians per pet-owning household.
Nevada ranked 42nd overall in animal-friendliness.
The state placed 38th in both the share of pet-owning households and animal charities per capita.
It ranked 30th in animal protection laws, 18th in veterinarians per 1,000 pet-owning households, and 23rd in the number of state conservation programs and initiatives.
For more detailed information and to view the full report, visit SmileHub’s website.