Cats Win as America's Favorite Pet

Consumers weigh in on Nestle Purina PetCare and AFG& election-themed pitch

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Forget about the donkeys and elephants. Nestle Purina PetCare and agency AFG& staged their own election this year, inviting consumers to participate in "America’s Pet Debate." Voting concluded last night and it’s now official: The U.S. is a cat country, with felines winning 55 percent of the vote versus 45 percent for their canine opponents.

The campaign, which kicked off in September, featured TV spots and a dedicated website, where animal lovers voted to decide the country’s favorite pet.

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