“Dog person. They’re more of a companion, more of a buddy.”

— Brian Loeffler, physical therapist, Burlington, Vt.

“I am a cat person. They’re much more human. They don’t always do what you want them to do.”

— Mickey Cesar, graduate student, Lawrence

“I’m a cat person. (They’re) low maintenance and self-sustaining.”

— Lisa Grossman, self-employed artist, Lawrence

“Dog person. They cuddle and they’re loyal.”

— Manuel Clark, musician, Kansas City, Mo.