It’s no secret that New York City is one of the best, pet-friendly destinations in America. And despite the oft-repeated complaint regarding the city’s ban on dogs in taxis or on the New York subway (unless they are small and in pet carriers), New York is actually on the forefront when it comes to welcoming pets and their owners to the city that truly never sleeps.

Consider the fact that New York City has more pet-friendly, four- and five-star hotels than any other metropolis on the planet. Or that there are more than 29,000 acres of parkland in which to exercise your pet (often leash-free). Or that you can sashay into such legendary shops as Bergdorf Goodman’s and Tiffany’s as easily as you can into Central Park (see below) across the Brooklyn Bridge. It’s no surprise that the savviest city in the world is also the pet-savviest.

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