I have lived in a few of these states (NJ, PA, WI, AZ, WA) and have good friends and family that have either lived or currently lives in some of the others. (CA, CO, FL, IL, ME, MN, NY, OK, TX, VA, UT, KY, ND, SD, MI, NM) I can throw in my 0.02 cents based on my observations. I m a country girl at heart, love animals more than people and truly live each moment to the fullest. I had many troubling years growing up and and my first marriage was miserable; so I learned to move on and make the best of everything. Happiness is truly self made. With that being said....
*California - I would avoid California like the plague. Too expensive, too many illegals, ridiculously corrupt state and local Governments and everyone is in such a hurry!!
*Colorado - Depends on where you live, parts are extremely liberal, to a fault. Beautiful country, but you pay a premium price for it. Many cities DO have BSL in place, so be sure to do your homework!
*Florida - Too hot, too humid, too many bugs, too many exotic critters.
*Illinois - Cold winters in most of Illinois with lots of snow. Steer clear of the Chicago area.
*Maine - Pretty country, again premium price.
*Minnesota - God awful winters!
*New Jersey - Spent 12 of my first 15 years there. Property taxes are outrageous. Went back about 10 years ago, wouldn't live there again.
*New York - Upstate is beautiful, higher taxes too though.
*Oklahoma - It's OK. Not much to see, not fond of it personally.
*Pennsylvania - Born in PA, wouldn't live there. Lots of racial tension in some parts. White supremist groups trying to get a stronghold.
*Texas - Popular place have lots of friends that live there, but not for me. Too many people, too much of a hurry, too yuppified and cookie cutter lifestyle.
*Washington - Seattle area too expensive and too many crack-pot tree huggers, too much rain. HOWEVER, the eastern part of the state is a while different world. No state income tax, cost of living is low, housing affordable, laid back people for the most part.
Have you considered northern Idaho?
I would contact the local Animal Control group in any area you are considering and find out if they are considering BSL and also some of their regulations. They vary so much from city to city, and county and state.
*California - I would avoid California like the plague. Too expensive, too many illegals, ridiculously corrupt state and local Governments and everyone is in such a hurry!!
*Colorado - Depends on where you live, parts are extremely liberal, to a fault. Beautiful country, but you pay a premium price for it. Many cities DO have BSL in place, so be sure to do your homework!
*Florida - Too hot, too humid, too many bugs, too many exotic critters.
*Illinois - Cold winters in most of Illinois with lots of snow. Steer clear of the Chicago area.
*Maine - Pretty country, again premium price.
*Minnesota - God awful winters!
*New Jersey - Spent 12 of my first 15 years there. Property taxes are outrageous. Went back about 10 years ago, wouldn't live there again.
*New York - Upstate is beautiful, higher taxes too though.
*Oklahoma - It's OK. Not much to see, not fond of it personally.
*Pennsylvania - Born in PA, wouldn't live there. Lots of racial tension in some parts. White supremist groups trying to get a stronghold.
*Texas - Popular place have lots of friends that live there, but not for me. Too many people, too much of a hurry, too yuppified and cookie cutter lifestyle.
*Washington - Seattle area too expensive and too many crack-pot tree huggers, too much rain. HOWEVER, the eastern part of the state is a while different world. No state income tax, cost of living is low, housing affordable, laid back people for the most part.
Have you considered northern Idaho?
I would contact the local Animal Control group in any area you are considering and find out if they are considering BSL and also some of their regulations. They vary so much from city to city, and county and state.
