Mission is PAWsome

City of Mission recognized nationally as a pet-friendly city

The City of Mission has received the official BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ certification, as part of the Mars Petcare BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program, showcasing its commitment to creating a pet-friendly community. More people than ever view pets as members of the family, and with 85 million pet-households in the United States, the City of Mission is on the forefront of creating a vibrant community where pets are not only welcome, but thrive.

“This is a big deal, it’s a national recognition and in the whole state of Texas, there are only a handful of other cities that have received this designation,” Mayor Dr. Armando O’Caña said. “The BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program recognized us for our unique partnerships with rescue organizations. We create real change for animals in need through rescue and re-homing. We’re making every effort to find homes for our homeless pets with the help and support of our passionate residents.”

The certification, created in partnership with urbanplanning organization, Civic Design Center, evaluates cities based on 12 traits of pet-friendly cities across four categories: businesses, parks, shelters and homes. Mission received the national certification by demonstrating its commitment to creating a pet-friendly community and fostering the well-being of all citizens and pet companions.