Cat Lovers Will Not Like This Ranking For New Jersey

If you are a cat lover in New Jersey, this information from a recent study is not going to warm your heart.

If you've lived in New Jersey for any length of time, you know that our state is filled with animal lovers.

New Jersey Is Not As Cat Crazy As You Might Think

We could debate all day whether the Garden State is a cat or dog state, but one thing is for sure. We love our animals.

Today, we're going to focus on New Jersey cats and cat lovers. A recent report may have you frowning.

Cats.com researched to try to determine which state is the most "cat crazy", and I would think New Jersey residents would expect our state to have a respectable showing.

You Won't Believe New Jersey's Cat Rating

This is where it gets a little jaw-dropping. Where do you think New Jersey ranked for the most cat-loving states?

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After gathering all the data, this source says New Jersey ranks 50th on the cat-loving list. We're dead last.

One of the categories that was examined was households with at least one cat, and New Jersey had a surprising result.

Fewer New Jersey Cat Homes Than You Think

Only  19% of New Jersey homes have cats, as compared to the top cat state, Wyoming, where that number is 30%.

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New Jersey's overall cat-friendly score (out of 10) is a disappointing 3.09, as compared to the top state (Wyoming) with a 7.46.