That debate has spilled over to humans, with research showing that dog owners are more often considered more social and community-oriented, while cat owners are believed to be more introverted and open-minded. A study recently published in the journal Anthrozoös, found that cat owners donate slightly more than dog owners, and donate more often and to a variety of causes. Donations by Pet Ownership (2013–2022)Pet Owner Type Total Donations (2013–2022) Donation Frequency (2013–2022) No pets $1,060 11 Cat owners $780 15 Dog owners $700 13 Both cat and dog owners $630 14The model showed that cat owners donated about $80 more than dog owners and with slightly more frequency. If some cat owners are more open or more prone to worry than dog owners, these personality traits could explain why cat people donated more money more frequently. And it gives cat owners another chance to defy stereotypes.