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Doggy Dating Sites Flooding India's Internet

by Terrence O'Brien on July 18, 2009 at 02:43 PM



Here in the States, we've got our fair share of pet-related social networking sites (DoggySpace, Fuzzspace, and countless others). So far, these seem to be good enough for us. In India, however, netgoers apparently can't get enough of social networks and online dating for dogs, according to Reuters.

DogMateOnline.com, which launched back in 2008, faces competition from sites like the two-year-old PuppyLove.in and the brand new dateyourpet.co.in. These sites are helping dog owners in India find mates for their furry friends and, in turn, find some companionship themselves. Mumbai-based Mekhala Lobo, founder of Date Your Pet and an MBA student, told Reuters, "Believe me, in the dog world, finding a mate is next to impossible."

Members post photos and descriptions of their dogs, along with information about their canine companions' likes, dislikes, and personality. In fact, the only thing separating these doggy dating sites from their human equivalents is a lack of disturbing sexual innuendo, and shameful double entendres. [From: Reuters]

Tags: dog, dogs, india, online dating, OnlineDating, pets, top

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