The Friday File: Straight and gay men who reveal on dating websites that they own a dog have “like” rates that are, on average, 20% higher. For women, dog ownership confers a 3% boost. Conversely, for straight men, having a cat reduces “like” rates by 5%, while for women it reduces it by 7%. Finally, for gay men, disclosing cat ownership boosts “like” rates by 5%. Women clearly prefer dogs!