It's cat vs. dog: What's America's favorite pet? - Mother Nature Network

You might not know where you stand on healthcare or economic policy, but what about the real issues? For instance, are you Team Cat or Team Dog?

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You can cast your vote on this hot issue now through Nov. 8 as part of America?s Pet Debate. Purina is calling all animal lovers to vote for either felines or canines and engage in the lighthearted fight of cats versus dogs.

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Once all the votes are in, Purina will declare America to be either a cat nation or dog nation on Nov. 9.

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The purpose of America?s Pet Debate initiative is to raise money for Pet Partners, a Bellevue, Wash., nonprofit group that provides animal-assisted therapy to military veterans. For each vote cast, Purina will donate $1 toward its $100,000 goal to Pet Partners.

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NFL legends Terry Bradshaw, a devoted dog person, and Howie Long, a committed cat person, have gotten in on the debate to raise awareness of the benefits of pet ownership.

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"Dogs have been a part of my life since my earliest childhood memories,? Bradshaw said in a news release. ?I can't imagine coming home and not having at least one dog greet me. Every day I enjoy the companionship and fun that comes with owning dogs.?

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However, Long countered with an argument on behalf of Team Cat.

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"As an owner of four pets, including two cats, JoBu and Lucky, I've experienced firsthand the many benefits of owning a pet,? he said. ?My family and I rescued our cats when they were just kittens and gave them a safe home. Our cats have given us a lot back ? they like you every day no matter what ? even if you've had a bad day.?

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Source: http://www.mnn.com/family/pets/stories/its-cat-vs-dog-whats-americas-favorite-pet

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