Last but not least, a list for our animal readers: Oregon might be the safest state to call home if you’re a fluffy four-legged mammal or critter of any type.
The state ranked first on the annual list of states with the best animal protection laws from the Animal Legal Defense Fund. After finishing second in 2023, Oregon won the same title the previous year, indicating that things are only getting better in the Beaver State—at least for the animals.
