A new survey says dog owners are more faithful than any other pet owners.
IllicitEncounters.com, a dating website for married people, found that just 10% of over 700 members surveyed owned dogs, making dog owners the most faithful.
The opposite is true for cat owners - they made up 25% of their database, meaning they are the least faithful.
The topmost adulterous pet owners:
1. Cat (25%)
2. Fish (16%)
3. Other/no pet (14%)
4. Hamster/Gerbil (13%)
5. Rabbit (11%)
6. Reptile (11%)
7. Dog (10%)
Cat and dog owners over the age of 50 have found that they seem happier, successful and take care of their health more (exercise)
Taking your dog for a walk or picking up after them goes a long way for your health giving you a “feel Good” bond with your animal.
The study also shows that pet owners are most likely to get married, have kids, and be happy with their day-to-day jobs. They are also known to make more per year in salary compared to non-pet owners.
Although, the study also shows that those who do not have pets are more likely to have paid off their house and retire sooner.
Do you speak to your pet?
It’s official; people who speak to their pets are smarter than those who don’t. Science has proved; people who do this with their pets are smarter than those who don’t.
It’s called Anthropomorphizing and it comes down to attributing human characteristics to animals, plants, or inanimate objects and it’s actually a byproduct of the things that makes humans uniquely smart, like empathy and understanding. Not only is Anthropomorphism a sign of intelligence and creativity in humans, by teaching them words and gestures it could also make your pet smarter.
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Plus, she says a pet, like a dog, doesn’t only give great snuggles, they also get you out exercising, and sometimes they can even help you meet other people – well, from 6 feet away. READ MORE