Among the findings:— Nearly one-third of respondents said they had been “more attracted to someone” because they had a pet. — More than half said they would find someone more attractive if they knew he or she had adopted a pet. Women tended to have stronger opinions on many of these matters than men, the Match.com survey also found. Men or women could similarly “borrow” a friend’s dog for an afternoon walk to lure potential mates. But ultimately, Fisher comes down on the side of pet owners, who must devote a lot of time to their animals.

Source: National Post February 27, 2018 20:15 UTC