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Many people find lovers and friends with just a swipe of their phone by using specialized apps. But did you know that you can do this for your pet? A company has launched an app for pets. It not only provides a list of over 8,000 pet-friendly restaurants and attractions across Taiwan, but it even has a matchmaking function, where pets can be hooked up with a suitable playmate and their owners can meet likeminded people. Let’s find out more.

Pet owners are having a blast running across the grass with their furry friends, playing Frisbee. But did you know that the pets are not just randomly playing? They also have made friends with the use of high tech tools.

Chen Chih-fan
FTV reporter
It’s not just humans who can use dating apps to find matches—now even dogs have their own dedicated dating apps, where they can be paired up with a simple swipe.

Member of the public
Likes the concept
This is the first time I’ve seen it. I think it’s quite cute; it describes what the animal’s personality is like.

Member of the public
Likes the concept
I think it’s possible to get to know the owners through their pets, and the owners can connect and socialize as well.

Beyond its dating and matchmaking features, this pet-friendly travel app, launched two years ago, integrates pet-friendly information from across Taiwan. Whether it’s dining or accommodation, you can quickly find pet-friendly venues. Currently, it has accumulated over 70,000 users and has data on more than 8,000 pet-friendly locations.
When you open a listing, you can see details like business hours, entry rules, and even size or weight restrictions for pets—all clearly displayed. This makes it easy for owners to plan ahead and avoid unpleasant surprises when traveling with their furry companions

Huang Chun-ying
Creator of pet app
When we founded it, there was no AI yet. So back then, we went from venue to venue, sometimes visiting, sometimes stopping by for a meal and casually asking if we could bring our dogs. If so, we’d add them to our list. Our goal is to make it easier for all pet owners to take their furry friends out. We want them to be able to just open the app and go, like we humans do.

Taiwan has over 1.74 million pet cats and over 1.46 million pet dogs. Sniffing out opportunities in the pet business, tech companies are constantly innovating—which not only makes it easier for pet owners to search for ways to care for their pets, but also allows them to find like-minded people and make friends.

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