Riggo-toni Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Um, duh.... https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/04/05/dog-owners-are-much-happier-than-cat-owners-survey-finds/?utm_term=.b1b6146175de&wpisrc=nl_most&wpmm=1 Dog owners are much happier than cat owners, survey finds By Christopher Ingraham April 5 at 6:00 AM The well-respected survey that’s been a barometer of American politics, culture and behavior for more than four decades finally got around to the question that has bedeviled many a household. Dog or cat? In 2018, the General Social Survey for the first time included a battery of questions on pet ownership. The findings not only quantified the nation’s pet population — nearly 6 in 10 households have at least one —they made it possible to see how pet ownership overlaps with all sorts of factors of interest to social scientists. Like happiness. For starters, there is little difference between pet owners and non-owners when it comes to happiness, the survey shows. The two groups are statistically indistinguishable on the likelihood of identifying as “very happy” (a little over 30 percent) or “not too happy” (in the mid-teens). I But when you break the data down by pet type — cats, dogs or both — a stunning divide emerges: Dog owners are about twice as likely as cat owners to say they’re very happy, with people owning both falling somewhere in between. Dog people, in other words, are slightly happier than those without any pets. Those in the cat camp, on the other hand, are significantly less happy than the pet-less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purbeast Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 And those without pets are the happiest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Wiggles Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 What about racoon, river otter, and golden marmot owners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Pets suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Wiggles Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, skinsfan_1215 said: Pets suck. Like children they're fine as long as you don't have any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llevron Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 It is hard to be super angry when Stupid happy Thanos is just as happy as can be for no reason other than Im home every day. The dog is 55 pounds of muscle and energy and is afraid to go on the deck because he saw a bumble bee. How can that not make you atleast a little happy lol Cats on the other hand eat babies souls in their sleep. And poop in your house sandbox that I have to assume is for house sandcastles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Wiggles Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 😈 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonniey Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 27 minutes ago, purbeast said: And those without pets are the happiest! You better reread what was posted if you came away with that. (Don't even have to read the link). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemoveSnyder Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I wish it was socially acceptable for me to walk over to my neighbor's house, drop trou, and take a dump in their front yard. Somehow it's ok for humans to walk a dog over to someone's house and let them **** there. I'm just looking for equitable standing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purbeast Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 18 minutes ago, nonniey said: You better reread what was posted if you came away with that. (Don't even have to read the link). Doh! I only looked at the first graph and not the second. I love pets and grew up with them until I was out of the house for good at 26, but I have absolutely no desire to have my own now because i know how much work goes into them and how dirty they are. The only pets I'll ever own is a tropical aquarium at some point if I want to do that, but I know that also requires a lot of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I have four dogs...two chihuahuas which I can do without. But we also have two labs, a yellow (7 months) and a black (8 years) both of which I love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llevron Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, Monk4thaHALL said: I wish it was socially acceptable for me to walk over to my neighbor's house, drop trou, and take a dump in their front yard. Somehow it's ok for humans to walk a dog over to someone's house and let them **** there. I'm just looking for equitable standing. That ****s not ok for dogs though. Thats why its common practice to bag it and ship it to your supervisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySkinsFan Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I loved my cats, I love Dancer more. How can I not when she's so interactive and kisses my nose in the morning to wake me up. Plus, she's so happy all the time. I can't help but be happy too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertim Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Well there have been studies that showed same overall trends in personality traits between cat owners and dog owners. The overall personality profiles of cat owners could itself lend itself to being less likely to say they're "very happy". https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/201002/personality-differences-between-dog-and-cat-owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Small kids and dogs, when together, are happiness given mortal bodies and set loose upon the world. Walk into a house with small children and dogs, just wade right into that chaotic frenzied excitement, and your soul will recognize the substance of life whirling about you. Feel the primal joy pouring out of the little two and four legged beings that are still able to tap into the magic found in simply existing in the present, with no concern for what must follow or what came before. It’s beautiful. Sadly, the universe can not stand such unchecked joy and so it provides a balance. Specifically, cats and teenagers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 40 minutes ago, Monk4thaHALL said: I wish it was socially acceptable for me to walk over to my neighbor's house, drop trou, and take a dump in their front yard. Somehow it's ok for humans to walk a dog over to someone's house and let them **** there. I'm just looking for equitable standing. I would have preferred if it were acceptable to sniff hot women'$ crotches and hump their legs, but if your fetish involves defecation, so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 1 hour ago, skinsfan_1215 said: Pets suck. Someone sounds unhappy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, China said: Someone sounds unhappy. I'd be happier if I didn't have goddamn pets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Dogs help the blind, sniff bombs, track missing persons, help people with emotional issues, go into battle with our troops, rescue people after disasters etc. Cats do what exactly? Occasionally chase mice...hard pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 My cat Mr. Pickles is ****ing persecuted by our four dogs. The ancient struggle is real. But occasionally he waits in shadow and goes full Ray Lewis on a passing hound. No helmet to helmet, clean hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSSkinz Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 To all you cat haters.🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I wonder how many people that have a cat live a lifestyle that having a dog wouldn't work. I'm too all over the place to make sure a dog gets walked regularly. This reminds me of that study that horse owners live longer. No silly its not because they have a horse, it's because they are rich and likely have access to better healthcare then most of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 2 hours ago, skinsfan_1215 said: Pets suck. If they really did there would be more pet owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 1 minute ago, twa said: If they really did there would be more pet owners. Jesus, dude, I'm terrified of what you do with your peanut butter now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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