New research shows a significant proportion of Australians admit to hating cats, despite having never owned or lived with one, as a new fostering program aims to bridge the large divide.
A survey commissioned by cat food brand Whiskas revealed 15 per cent of Australians said they disliked cats. Truck driver Peter “Hoges” Hogarth was a part of this cohort for most of his life.
“I’ve always been a dog bloke through and through – nothing beats a dog. They’re loyal, they’ll fetch a stick, and they’re always up for a run.