by M.A. Dal Cero

Created on: June 20, 2010

As the majority of singles who are pet lovers can attest, finding someone who not only shares the same love for a pet that you do, but who also accepts and understands the important role your pet plays in your life can sometimes be a challenge. After all, if you're an animal person, then it makes sense that you wouldn't want to become romantically involved with someone who either dislikes animals or is allergic to them. Fortunately, there are several online dating sites that cater specifically to pet lovers in search of like-minded individuals who will not only love you, but who will love your pet as well.

The following are 3 of the best online dating sites for pet lovers:

Date My Pet

www.datemypet.com

According to its website, Date My Pet is the leading online dating website for pet lovers. Featured on television programs and in major publications such as USA Today, Good Housekeeping, and Business Week, Date My Pet offers singles the opportunity to meet other pet lovers for either dating or friendship. In addition, the site allows pet owners to arrange dates for their pets that can include anything from grooming dates and walks in the park to pet sitting exchanges and indoor/outdoor fun. Date My Pet also provides its members with pet advice, dating tips, and pet news. Both sign-up and basic membership are free of charge, but upgrading to a premium membership, which includes additional Date My Pet services, requires a fee.

Must Love Pets

www.mustlovepets.com

Must Love Pets, as noted on its website, is geared toward single animal lovers who are interested in forming sincere relationships with people who, like themselves, consider their pets a part of the family. Along with pet lover profiles, Must Love Pets offers matchmaking services, chat rooms, photo galleries, forums, articles, and several other interesting features that help members find the most compatible matches possible. As is the case with most online dating sites, two membership options are available, basic and premium, and while the basic membership on Must Love Pets is free, there is a charge for premium membership.

Dog Lover

www.doglover.biz

As its name implies, Dog Lover is a dating site specifically designed for single dog owners and dog lovers. Based upon the idea, as mentioned on its website, that dog lovers are “a breed apart”, Dog Lover connects singles through a variety of features, including online flirting, chat rooms, and the pet lovers forum. Additionally, the site offers its members pet horoscopes, personal horoscopes, a dog breed match, a compatibility match, and access to thousands of personal ads. Both standard (free) and premium memberships are available, and as an added bonus, Dog Lover donates 20% of premium membership payments to dog rescue organizations and centers.

Sources:

Date My Pet

Must Love Pets

Dog Lover           

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