Don't Have a Hissy Fit: Study Finds Dog Owners Are Happier Than Cat Owners

Maybe its because most cats don’t come when you call —even though they know their names— but something has dog owners claiming they are happier than cat parents.

The exact breakdown: 36% of dog owner surveyed said they are “very happy,” while only 18% of cat owners came back with the same answer.

Additionally, the survey also found that between cat parents and dog parents, it is dog moms and dads that are more likely to be married and more likely to own their own home, reportsThe Independent. The survey also found that marriage and home ownership both contribute to life statisfaction.

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According toBustle, the survey also showed that a higher percentage of dog owners reported having a close relationship with their pet. More dog owners than cat owners responded that they see their pet as part of the family and that they often taken comfort in their furry’s friend presence.

We’re sure cat owners and dog owners have their own explanations and disagreements with these findings, but we can all agree that pets make life better.

source: people.com