Gender, sexual orientation and pet preference

[MichaelEmouse]

Just wondering about pet preference among different demographics. Feel free to turn this into a man vs woman, gay vs straight, cat vs dog thread, preferably all at the same time and mixing them all up.

How you voted will NOT be made public.

[Ludovic]

nvm

[Tamerlane]

I voted straight man and prefer cats, but it is a very equivocal preference. I had dogs for many years and currently get a vicarious dog fix through my neighbor's/friend's dogs that share a backyard with me. My only real reason for preferring cats right now is that they are less work in most respects. Once I'm retired a decade or so down the road I may well get a dog or two again to help keep myself active. Generally speaking I like both for different reasons.

[Kyla]

I'm a straight woman and I put "prefer dogs", but I actually have a cat and no dogs. I do think of myself as a "dog person" despite my present catty situation.

[badbadrubberpiggy]

Originally Posted by Kyla

I'm a straight woman and I put "prefer dogs", but I actually have a cat and no dogs. I do think of myself as a "dog person" despite my present catty situation.

Same here. I love my cats (and most cats), but do generally prefer dogs. We don't have any at the moment, but only because we live in an apartment and I don't want dogs until we have a yard.

[Skammer]

I prefer dogs but don't have one because my wife prefers No Pets. Since she's the one at home all day, we have no pets (except fish).

[Khaki Campbell]

Straight man, 100% cat person.

[Kaio]

Can't vote.

I like both sexes, and like both species, but prefer cats by a nose. Mainly for lifestyle reasons -- I'm just too busy to take care of a dog properly, so I don't get one.

[MichaelEmouse]

Originally Posted by Kaio

Can't vote.

I like both sexes, and like both species, but prefer cats by a nose. Mainly for lifestyle reasons -- I'm just too busy to take care of a dog properly, so I don't get one.

I should have thought of that option. Don't jump on me bi people, even though you're just confused : )

[Dogzilla]

Couldn't vote.

Straight female with one dog and one cat. It was a Sophie's Choice; I couldn't decide which I love more.

[Czarcasm]

Can't vote. Cats, usually one at a time.

[Miller]

Can't vote. Bisexual male who prefers dogs, but likes cats pretty well too.

[thelurkinghorror]

I know that this poll is trying to prove/disprove that there is a cultural association that dogs=masculine cats=effeminate. You might be able to extend it to sexual preference, although the media stereotype is that gay guys like little teacup dogs.

I've run into this a bit it real life; people think it's weird when some masculine man likes cats. Personally, if I may stereotype further, everyone knows that men are lazy schlubs who can't lift a finger to help around the house because that means getting off the couch. In that case cats are the best option.

[Sigmagirl]

So, Miller, you're bipetual?

[AClockworkMelon]

Straight man. Absolutely love dogs. I'm OK with cats and currently live with one (my mom's) but I would never want to buy one on my own. I can't wait to be financially stable enough to buy a dog, if not several.

[Der Trihs]

Straight man, narrowly prefers dogs but still likes cats.

[Hal Briston]

If I'm visiting you, I'd rather play with your dog than your cat. But when it comes to ownership, I'm much happier with how low-maintenance cats are.

[matt_mcl]

I'm not a dog or a cat person. I'm a furniture person.

(I have a cat, though.)

[defecthunter]

Straight man, and like them both. Currently have four dogs and 12 cats (my wife is a little nuts when it comes to taking in animals in need.)

[MichaelEmouse]

Originally Posted by defecthunter

Straight man, and like them both. Currently have four dogs and 12 cats (my wife is a little nuts when it comes to taking in animals in need.)

How do they get along? I used to get huge fights between two female cats and they were mother and daughter. The two brother cats got along well through.

[umop ap!sdn]

Bi female, prefers cats. (Prefers women too so I almost voted gay female prefers cats.)

[Malleus, Incus, Stapes!]

Maybe you should have a "none-of-the-above" option?

Confused but probably asexual female, cat-obsessed.

[Markxxx]

I am a gay man and I perfer a cat but only because it's easier to take care of. I love dogs and cats both. But truthfully a cat is a lot less work.

I love my neighbor's dogs. I can go over and pet them and feed them and play with them then leave. That is the PERFECT pet

[Electric Warrior]

Originally Posted by MichaelEmouse

I should have thought of that option. Don't jump on me bi people, even though you're just confused : )

Yes I am confused...by this poll.

I like cats. Awwww cats.

[gonzomax]

I am a straight man . i have 2 beagles and a cat. I like them all. So I could not vote.

[StGermain]

Straight woman. I have 6 dogs and 4 cats and 3 horses. But I love dogs. Love, love, love. The only love money can buy.

StG

[rhubarbarin]

I am a bi woman in a relationship with a straight man (who likes cats and dislikes dogs) and I like dogs and cats equally, and have two of each. I didn't vote obviously.

[Tethered Kite]

I prefer cats and find I enjoy people who prefer cats as a rule.

However I have owned one dog - a spaniel, and would consider owning another, larger dog, if I lived where a large dog could be comfortable.

[MyFootsZZZ]

Straight and a cat person. Though I like dogs too.

[CanvasShoes]

Straight woman, prefer dogs. But I love cats and also pet birds.

[Rand Rover]

Straight man, prefer gay cats (no need to spay or neuter).

[Buckler of Swashing]

Can't vote. Straight female, I like both cats and dogs.

[Rushgeekgirl]

Bi female, prefer cats. I like my dogs too, but I love my cats. They're much easier to deal with too.