Who loves cats more than North Canton? Turns out, not many places 🐈

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North Canton is known for being the birthplace of Hoover vacuums.
It's also home to Diebold Nixdorf, a worldwide maker of ATMs.
But PetSmart says the Stark County community also should be known for ... cats.
The pet supply retailer on July 11 released a list of the top 25 cat-loving cities in the U.S. and North Canton is ranked No. 12. The rankings are based on PetSmart Charities cat adoptions and sales of cat pampering products bought at PetSmart stores, the company said.
North Canton is the only Ohio city to make the list.
"We're seeing a remarkable surge in cat enthusiasm, and our top cat-loving cities index reflects this trend," Matt Byrnes, senior vice president of merchandising, said in a prepared statement.
Cats have been adopted at a higher rate than dogs in recent years, according to PetSmart.
"We've been following this trend as cat adoptions outpace dog adoptions — and it's fair to say cats are having a moment," Aimee Gilbreath, president of PetSmart Charities, said in a prepared statement. "This index shows us that cat parenting is more universal than you might think, and those old stereotypes no longer apply. More people than ever are enjoying the playful nature of cat companionship. Cats can thrive in smaller living spaces, and their independence often makes them incredibly appealing to pet parents who can't get out for regular walks."
The American Veterinary Medical Association last year found that dogs were more commonly found in U.S. households than cats, with 59.8 million U.S. households owning dogs and 42.2 million households owning cats. There were 89.7 million total pet dogs in the U.S. that year and 73.8 million pet cats, according to the association.
Cat owners were slightly more likely to have multiple cats, with an average of 1.8 cats per household, whereas dog owners had an average of 1.5 dogs per household.
To commemorate its Charities National Adoption Week, which runs from July 21-27, PetSmart is offering new pet parents who adopt within the week a chance to claim "Very Important Pet Parent" status.
"VIPP (Very Important Pet Parent) status (is) the highest tier and level of savings for PetSmart Treats Rewards loyalty members," the company said in a prepared statement. "PetSmart is also making it easier than ever for pet parents to welcome adopted cats into their homes celebrating Anything for Cats Month throughout July, featuring the biggest deals of the year across cat products and services."
Here's the full list of the top 25 cat-loving cities:
Lexington, Kentucky
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Mount Juliet, Tennessee
Spokane, Washington
Falls Church, Virginia
New York City
Clarksville, Tennessee
Fort Collins, Colorado
Alhambra, California
Daly City, California
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
North Canton
Plattsburgh, New York
Sioux City, Iowa
Kennesaw, Georgia
San Juan Capistrano, California
Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania
Los Angeles
Oviedo, Florida
Flagstaff, Arizona
Commerce Township, Michigan
Springfield, Illinois
Evansville, Indiana
Johnson City, Tennessee
Kensington, Maryland
This article originally appeared on The Repository: PetSmart ranks the top 25 cat-loving cities in America