# Appified Pet Pet culture expands to include apps catered specifically to cats and dogs. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Jul 22, 2014 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/appified-pet ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.6/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Appified Pet trend? **Appified Pet:** Pet culture is obsessive, and while some owners take to creating faux accounts for their furry companions, brands are taking the direct approach with apps specifically for them. This expansion of pet culture signifies the acceptance by owners of companions as members of their lives that require the same luxuries as themselves. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 15, 2014 to Feb 24, 2017 - Published: Jul 22, 2014 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Themes within the Appified Pet trend ### Pet-Focused Apps Pet culture continues to expand into the tech industry, marked with the creation of apps specifically for pet owners. ### On-Demand Pet Healthcare Apps that integrate immediate veterinary healthcare are arising as pet owners become more in tune with their health. ### Pet Photography Apps The continued mass appeal of photography is channeled into pet-specific apps that help pet owners snap the perfect shot. ## What the Appified Pet trend means for industry ### For Pet Healthcare The integration of on-demand healthcare with pet ownership presents opportunities for companies to provide immediate veterinary services. ### For Pet Photography Pet photography has the potential to become a lucrative business with the rise of pet culture in the tech industry. ### For Pet Adoption Pet adoption services, such as those provided through 'BarkBuddy,' have created alternative methods for finding and acquiring new pets. ## Trend signals for Appified Pet Trend score 2.6 out of 10, from popularity 43%, activity 28%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 43% - Activity: 28% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Appified Pet trend 6 featured examples from Mar 15, 2014 to Feb 24, 2017. - [Content-Delivering Pet Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veterinary-healthcare): This On Demand Veterinary Healthcare Platform is Very Informative (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build customized mobile apps for various industries, including veterinary healthcare, that integrate multiple services and provide valuable cont… - [Pup Adoption Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barkbuddy-app): The BarkBuddy App is Tinder for Puppies (Category: Tech) Implication: The pet adoption industry can benefit from embracing new technology-driven approaches like adoption apps to enhance the adoption process and connect more animals with loving homes. - [Canine Selfie Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-selfie-app): The Delfie App Lets You Take Selfies With Your Furry Best Friend (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Exploring the development of specialized mobile apps that enhance the user experience in specific niches, like pet photography. - [Pet Newsfeed Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-monitor): The Whistle App Neatly Presents Data from the Whistle Dog Monitor (Category: Tech) Implication: The launch of the Whistle pet social network app reflects continuing innovation in the pet tech industry. - [Pet Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ask-petmd): The 'askPetMD' App is a Medical Information App for Pets (Category: Tech) Implication: The 'askPetMD' app falls within the healthcare industry, offering innovative solutions and services that cater to the growing demand for pet health information and care. - [Feline Photography Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-selfies): The 'Candid Catmera' App Helps Felines Take Their Own Cat Selfies (Category: Tech) Implication: The development of pet selfie apps can revolutionize the way pet owners capture memorable moments of their pets, creating new possibilities in the pet photography industry. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)