There are a whole lot of dating apps out there, but is there something like that for pets? The answer is yes!
We’ve made the list of the 6 best “Tinder-Like” dating apps for dogs that lets you find pals and partners for your furry friend. All these apps run on a good-old swipe-and-match system only with dog profiles. You’ll get to find dog walk companions along with some pet care tips. Let’s dive in!
MatchDog
This is a fun app that lets you find play date friends for your furry friend.
As for the concept, it’s some kind of dating app that lets you connect with other dog lovers and find play-date partners. Just like a regular dating app, this one uses your location to show you the nearest pet owners to connect with. You can send matches to draw their attention and mark profiles for easy access in the future.
You’ll get to make a full-on account for your pup as well. Make sure to add a couple of pics and a short description if needed. You can point out what kind of partner you’re looking for: a friend for walks or someone to make puppies with. There are a bunch of filters that let you search for certain breeds, locations, and all that.
Besides, the app lets you like and comment on other people’s posts and photos, so don’t forget to load new pis of your doggo from time to time. There’s also a built-in chat, so you could communicate with dog owners without sharing your personal number. There’s been a dog blog with tips and tricks on how to take care of your pet.
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Pawmates
Next, there’s a dog meetup app that works just like Tinder.
The main goal of this one is to help you find new buddies for your puppies and meet other pet owners to chat with. In the best reactions of a dating service, this one uses your GPS data to offer potential matches. But first, you need to make an acc for your furry mate. Make sure to add pics, breed info, age, a few words about your dog’s character, and more.
You can also point out what kind of a connection you’re looking for: a friend or someone to make puppies with. Once it’s done, you can start matching with other pets right away. The browsing here is fully unlimited, so you can find as many matches as needed. There’s also a pack of filters to use if you’re interested in certain breeds or types of connections.
The app comes with a built-in chat, so you could keep your personal number private. Along with that, the app lets you find top-rated pet stores, vets, parks, and all that. All of these come with ratings and comments from real people, so you could avoid bad experiences right away. It even helps to find dog walkers if needed.
WoofUp
If you’re on the hunt for the best dog park or want to find a furry friend for your pup, this app may come in handy.
This app uses your GPS data to find the nearest pet owners you may want to connect with. You can use this app to look for pet pals, walk partners, and even potential brides (or grooms). In order to do that, you’ll need to make a profile with cute pics and some basic info like breed, age, and all that.
And let’s not forget that you also have a personality, so don’t forget to add a few words about that. In case you’re looking for someone to go for dog walks with, you may also want to log what kind of a person you are and who you’re looking for (hobbies, interests, and so on).
You can also use filters to search for specific breeds, locations, etc. The app also works as a community, so there are plenty of dog care tips, park recommendations, and other things you might be interested in. The app doesn’t have a chat, though, so make sure to add your contacts.
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DogDater
As you may guess by the name, this app helps you pick up pet pals for your pup.
The app lets you find dog owners to go for walks and hang out with, so your dog won’t feel lonely. It works worldwide and uses your GPS data to search for local dog owners right away. Herewith, the efficiency of this app may vary according to your location. There may not be as many users in the countryside as there are in some major cities, so keep that in mind.
With this app, you’ll get to create a full-on acc for your doggy. The profiles look just like the ones on dating apps, so you’ll need to add a couple of pics, breed and age info, and more. You may also add a few words about your pip’s personality to make sure it will get along with potential pals.
You also get to post about your pup’s daily life along with some tips and news you’d like to share. There are a bunch of filters that let you specify your search and get quality matches. Plus, there’s a chat that lets you connect with people without sharing your number publicly.
Gabby
This is a simple app that lets you find new friends for your doggo.
The concept of this app is pretty similar to dating apps we’re all familiar with. It runs on swiping mechanics, so you’ll need to swipe through countless dog profiles to find a match. Of course, you’ll start by making your own profile (aka your fluffy friend profile). Just like you would in a dating app, you’ll need to add a few pics, age, breed, and more.
Don’t forget to point out the type of connection you’re looking for: you may rather look for walk friends or dates. Plus, you can add a few words about your dog’s personality, behavior, and other things that may affect the fact if the pups will get along or not. As for the swiping, you get t add some filters to specify your request and get quality matches.
The app also works as some kind of social network for dogs. The UI looks exactly like IG: you’ve got posts, stories, chat, and all that. Besides, the app lets you monitor your pup’s health: you can log weight, count daily calories, activity, and more.
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Pawdates
And lastly, there’s an app to meet fellow dog owners and find new pals for your pup.
With this app, you’ll get to find a partner for dog walks without much effort. It helps to socialize your dogs and find local pet owners to connect with. The app uses your GPS data to find the nearest pet owners for you to meet with. However, it works best in big cities, as you may not find a lot of users in the small ones.
You’ll get to make a full-on dog profile with pics, name, breed info, age, personality description, and all that. In fact, you can add multiple posts about your dog’s daily life, and add as many images as needed (don’t be shy to flaunt your furry friend). The app comes with a set of filters you can use to narrow down the search. For instance, you get to regulate the distance, age of the dog, gender, breed, and much more.
Once it’s done, you can start to make matches and connect with pet wonder right away. There’s a built-in chat as well, so you won’t need to share your number or other contact info. The chat lets you share photos and interact with pet owners worldwide. You can also browse through a list of dog events nearby if needed.
