If you live in the U.S.--Cat State or Dog State?

[betsygee]

California is mixed. Equal opportunities for doggies and kitties!

Fun factoids about the states: America Is a Quirky Place, and These Maps Prove It

 

[susanm9006]

I would have said dogs in Minnesota since so much of it is rural, but I guess cats rule.

 

[Willowy]

Yeah I wouldn't consider this a cat state either. I wonder how they counted---were farm cats included? I guess I can see the raw cat numbers being higher, but not pet numbers, and dogs are definitely valued more and treated better.

 

[jcat]

My family is spread out - but everybody except one niece lives in a "cat state"; for the most part they have both cats and dogs. Our niece in New Mexico also has both.

 

[susanm9006]

These stats are based, I think on veterinary visits and I would guess there is a large population of pets that don’t get regular vet visits which could change these numbers greatly

 

[betsygee]

I don't think it was meant to be that serious or scientific. If you click the link, there are also 'stats' on which states say 'soda' vs. 'pop' and what is each state's favorite ice cream flavor, etc.

 

[MoochNNoodles]

I'm in a "tied" state.

 

[Lari]

Illinois is tied.

 

[Kat0121]

We Floridians like both

 

[Katie M]

West Virginia is mixed, but it figures that most of my family is from Pennsylvania

 

[jefferd18]

This seems right. The more liberal and progressive a state is, the better cats do.

 

[MoonstoneWolf]

Missouri is tied

 

[CatLover49]

Think NC is tied

 

[game misconduct]

i would say both in california since i always see so many strays while out its sad how irresponsible humans can be about caring for their pets

 

[MonaLyssa33]

I'm in a cat state. I live in a dog-heavy neighborhood though and I'm not a fan.

 

[Xraystyle]

I'm guessing cats are popular in Minnesota because people don't want to walk dogs in the winter? hahaha, I'm getting that vibe from the clear north/south divide!
I would also say that while I know probably just as many people with dogs as with cats, a lot of those people have multiple cats whereas they only have one dog.

 

[neely]

It's a tie state for me which is probably good since we have shared our home with both dogs and cats.

 

[Mia6]

Ohio

 

[Winchester]

Pennsylvania is a cat state. We're cat people.

 

[Tobermory]

Looks like Oregon is a cat state. I’m doing my part with three. Even though the place I live allows only two...shhhhhhh.