Is there anything Falls Church residents love as much as dogs? Cats, apparently.
Just months after being named the most “dog-loving” city in Virginia, the Little City has ranked top in the state for its residents’ love of cats.
PetSmart placed Falls Church No. 5 in the nation for feline friendship, based on sales of cat products at PetSmart stores and adoptions at PetSmart Charities events.
There is no PetSmart within Falls Church city limits, but a nearby store is located at 6100 Arlington Blvd in Seven Corners.
“Cats can thrive in smaller spaces, making them ideal for a variety of living spaces and lifestyles,” PetSmart Charities President Aimee Gilbreath said in a press release. “More people than ever are discovering that their independence makes them incredible companions.”
Suburban localities featured heavily in the cat-friendly ranking. Falls Church placed in between Plattsburgh, N.Y., a city of 20,000 near the Canadian border, and Daly City, Calif., located just south of San Francisco.
No other Virginia cities made the ranking. The only other D.C.-area localities were both in Montgomery County: Germantown and Kensington, Md.
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