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Study Reveals Cat Owners Outdonate Dog Owners

9/26/2025

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Dartmouth College analyzed 63 million donors and 788 million transactions from 2013-2022, concluding cat owners donate more to charity than dog owners.
Cat owners gave $780 across 15 donations; dog owners gave $700 across 13.
People without pets donated $1,060, the largest total.
Researchers used a machine learning model to analyze donation patterns, challenging pet-owner stereotypes and guiding campaigns.

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Story summary

Dartmouth College analyzed 63 million donors and 788 million transactions from 2013-2022, concluding cat owners donate more to charity than dog owners.
Cat owners gave $780 across 15 donations; dog owners gave $700 across 13.
People without pets donated $1,060, the largest total.
Researchers used a machine learning model to analyze donation patterns, challenging pet-owner stereotypes and guiding campaigns.