November 30, 2023
Whether you have a dog, a cat, a goldfish — or something more exotic — pets are an undisputed part of the family. It’s only natural that you’d take your furry, four-legged friends into consideration when picking out where to live.
Which is probably why you should be looking at properties in Yorkshire. God’s own county is one of the most pet-friendly places to live. The city of York was ranked one of the most dog-friendly cities in the UK (second to London), with Leeds, Sheffield, and Bradford all in the top 40, and the North Yorkshire market town of Malton was crowned the UK’s most dog-friendly town by the Kennel Club.
Our open countryside features miles and miles of dog-friendly beaches, moors and woodland, making it the perfect place for pet owners to settle down.
Pet-Friendly Features
Yorkshire is the UK’s biggest county, and with huge stretches of countryside (2.9 million acres of it, to be precise) scattered with dog-friendly places to stop for a bite to eat, you’ll never be short of places to go walkies.
Parks and Green Spaces
You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to the great outdoors in Yorkshire.
Take in the Yorkshire coast with dog-friendly beaches and clifftop hikes at Robin Hood’s Bay or Scarborough. Soak up the history while walking the dog at Whitby Abbey or Wentworth Castle. Immerse yourself in the wilderness of the Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors national park, or the Yorkshire three peaks.
Or just head down to your local dog walking park for a trot around the field.
Pet Services and Facilities
There are plenty of pet-sitters and boarders, dog groomers, and vets across Yorkshire. We’re a county of dog-lovers, so you’ll be able to find a good veterinarian in most local towns and cities.
Pet-Friendly Establishments
Dog owners know the joy of discovering that a restaurant, pub or shop is pet-friendly — and luckily there’s plenty of “dogs welcome” signs to be found across the county.
Community Inclusivity
One of the best things about bringing home a pet (besides gaining a new best furry friend/snuggle buddy) is the community of like-minded people you meet. Yorkshire folk are known for being friendly, and no place is that more true than at your local dog walking park.
Estate Agent Insights
As well as checking that the area you move to is pet-friendly, your local estate agent will know which areas are the best places to live in yorkshire for dog owners, cat lovers and even horse enthusiasts.
They will also be able to advise on properties that are best suited to your family pet. Perhaps you need a big yard for your dog to roam around in, a quiet location to keep your cat calm, or a stable to house your horse — your estate agent will be able to find you the best place to live as a pet owner.
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Of course, the most pet-friendly places in Yorkshire have swathes of green space for walks, an army of local vets and pet-sitters, and legions of pet-friendly places to eat and drink. But more than that, they bring together a community of pet owners who support one another.
Get in touch with the Simon Blyth team to discover the best homes in Yorkshire for a harmonious life with your pet.