Health & Fitness
Best Places to Network Online with Other Pet Owners
Want to network with other pet owners? There are plenty of awesome online sites for you to choose from. Today we'll take a look at some of the best ones.
If you'd love to meet wtih other pet lovers, you don't have to rely on chance meetings at the dog park or pet store. You can meet lots of other pet lovers online, too!
Of course, most people already know about Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. But these are more general networks. There are a host of lesser-known networks that are devoted specifically to both pets and their owners.
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Both of these sites provide a natural spot for dog lovers or cat lovers to meet up. Both sites are run by the same company and are set up in essentially the same way. Each site offers articles, videos, advice, and adoption help to pet owners. Both will also help you find veterinarian services for your furry friends. And both have thriving communities that you can participate in!
You can create a profile page for your pet, join and create groups, and chat on some very active forums. The format is clean and easy to read, making either spot a fun place to go and interact.
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If you want a network that caters to just about every kind of pet you can think of, try YouPet.com. You can create a profile for your pet, play games, and meet other pet lovers with ease.
Like Dogster and Catster, YouPet.com has a thriving, active forum where you can develop relationships by sharing stories and offering advice. There's even a weekly sweepstakes that you can enter.
This pet social network is run by the Comparison Shopping Network for Pets. It's a great place to join if you are also looking for great deals on pet supplies of any kind. LoveMyPets.com also boasts a huge rescue database for those who are looking for a brand new friend!
The site offers plenty of tools for sharing photos, videos, and messages. You can also build a mini-blog for your pet. Users can read and comment on one another's blogs, which offers still more chances for interaction.
If you've got a pet that's a real "character," MyLooneyPets.com might be more your style. Not only does it focus on the crazy, whacky things that people's pets do, but you also help animals just by joining. MyLooneyPets.com donates $1.00 to an animal shelter every time a new member joins.
They don't skimp on the social side of things, either. It's easy to create a profiel and message other uses. There's also an "ask the vet "section and there are plenty of games to play.
Cuteness.com comes in last but not least. This is definitely the site for someone with a really competitive streak! Once you've completed your profile you can head to the "Battlezone" for a chance to participate in the "Cutewars." Each member updates photos and other members vote on which one is the cutest. There are leaderboards so you can stay on top of the winners.
Battlezone wins only offer bragging rights, but the top 64 pets can move on to the "Thunderdome," where they can compete for actual prizes like a Wii, an iPod, and t-shirts.
There are more out there!
Though these are some of the top sites, there are actually many more places to network with other pet owners. Each site has its own cool, unique features, so shop around if none of these networks seem right for you. Soon you'll be meeting plenty of friends who love pets as much as you do--and you might even get the chance to arrange a playdate or two!
