For all the popularity of social networking sites, there has been a glaring omission in too many services: No Pets Allowed! For pet-centric households, this is unfair. How can we share our lives in a meaningful way without our pets taking their place as part of our online family?
Well, that deficiency has been remedied with the launch of http://www.virtualpetwork.com, a social networking site devoted exclusively to pets. In many respects, it functions like other social networks. When you sign up, you create a free account for your pet. Any and all pets are welcome to join. Once your pet’s account is active, you’ll “help” your pet establish his online identity by “translating” his thoughts and typing it out for him. These “anipal” communications are already the basis for many successful blogs. It’s another way to have fun with our pets.
Virtual Petwork offers various ways for your pet to interact. They can blog, create groups, chat on message boards and write on each other’s walls. They are also able to share photos and support their favorite pet charities. Members can add their Twitter feed to their profile and tweet from Virtual Petwork as well. Pet related businesses, charities, and organizations are also welcome to create profiles.
On the petwork users can browse and add pets through the “adoption corner.” This feature allows members to post pets that are in need of forever homes and allows members to find new pets to adopt. Virtual Petwork is also aiming at finding lost pets. A “lost and found” section is also available for members to help finding their loved ones if they are lost. According to Tootsie McDougall (Doggie Vice President) “Our goal is to create a large community of pets that live in harmony. The adoption corner was set up to help use our far reach around the globe to find more forever homes for animals.”
For more information please contact Todd McDougall at (512) 779-4997