Dogs win the day in tail of top two pets

Ellie Johnston is a dog lover - she posted this picture of her pooch on our Facebook page

Do you love a puss or prefer a pooch?

According to statistics cats are the most popular pets in the world, but an online poll by our website wigantoday.net suggests that in Wigan, dogs are firm favourites.

In a vote posted on Twitter on which animal makes the better pet, 78 per cent of Wiganers said dogs, with cats lagging behind on 22 per cent – though on the Wigan Evening Post’s  Facebook page, cats fared better.

So what is it about dogs that make them better pets; their tail-wagging, ball-chasing cheeriness? And what is it about cats that make them the perfect pet; their smooth, not-a-care-in-the-world attitude and independence?

Ziggy and Stella having a snuggle (above) picture posted by Matt Allinson

Here’s what Wiganers had to say:

Louise Charlton said: “Dogs for me, they become a family member and are loyal.”

Karl Hampson said: “I have a dog and a cat, I have always had both. They are great company and very loyal.”

Maxine Mulrooney said: “Cats, for their unconditional love and standoffish nature.

Julie Marie Roughley said: Dogs for us – they’re our little babies and a very big part of the family.”

Barbara Noakes Lane said: “Give me a dog any time, love them.”

Andy Bond said: “Cats are easier to look after than dogs, they don’t need walking!”

Martyn Wedge is definitely a cat man. He said: “Cats are extremely loving. And  caring. And loyal. And intelligent. I’ve had dogs, but cats are so much more loving. And if you train a cat properly they are a better companion.”

Joanne Smith said: “I love dogs because they can be trained so easily and provide companionship and I love my cats because they are independent yet very, very loving.”

Liz Sherriff said: “I’ve got two dogs and a cat. Love them all but you definitely get more from a dog. Cats are too fickle.”

Samantha Jayne said: “Cats for me but I don’t mind dogs, they are lovely too.”