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Cats or Canines? New Survey Shows Christians Have Strong Preference for One

Tré Goins-Phillips : Sep 11, 2023  Faithwire.com

Nearly half of respondents (48%) said they see their pets as family members...

[Faithwire.com] A majority of Christians in the US who own pets—75%—have dogs instead of cats, according to a survey released over the summer by the Pew Research Center. (Image: Unsplash-Glomad Marketing)

The study, published in early July, revealed less than half of pet-owning Believers in the US (43%) have cats. Furthermore, 53% exclusively own dogs while only 21% solely possess cats. About 22% own both.

Overall, nearly two-thirds of Christians (62%) own at least one pet, which is the same percentage as the general American population. And just under half of pet-owning Christians in the US (48%) said they believe they place the right degree of emphasis on the wellbeing of their pets.

Veterinarian Nancy Moore explained to Christianity Today that the disparity between cats and dogs in Christian households could be due to the fact many Believers—especially those actively involved in their churches—don't have time to invest in animals, like cats, that are less adaptable to social interactions outside the home... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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