Cat owners donate more money than dog owners
15 hours ago
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- #pets
- #personality
- Cats and dogs have been competing as human companions for millions of years.
- Dog owners are often seen as more social, while cat owners are viewed as more introverted and open-minded.
- Cat owners donate slightly more to charity than dog owners, and more frequently.
- A study analyzed 63 million donors and 788 million transactions totaling nearly $70 billion (2013–2022).
- Cat owners donated about $80 more than dog owners on average.
- Openness, a trait more common in cat owners, is linked to higher charitable giving.
- The findings could help marketers target audiences more effectively.
- Cat owners challenge stereotypes by being more generous donors.