# Releasing Pets in the Wild 'Pet Hunt' Video Shows What Happens if you Unleash your Beasts By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-deaths-for-pets-pet-hunt References: [funnyordie](http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/44333aaacd/pet-hunt) Stories of people running over their pets with cars, forgetting to feed them, or even accidentally flushing them down the toilet have been heard a thousand times. Pet Hunt allows you to let your pet die a natural death, the way their inner beasts would have wanted. This [viral video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purina-pro-plan) shows the jungle in which your pet would be released, and then chased down by lions, leopards, bears, and sharks. Although the video was made as a joke, it had me fooled for a couple seconds! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pet Hunt Experience:** Creating immersive experiences where pet owners can simulate the release of their pets in the wild, sparking interest in alternative ways of rehoming pets. - **Natural Pet Care:** Promoting holistic and environmentally-friendly approaches to pet care, encouraging pet owners to consider the well-being of their pets in all aspects of their lives. - **Alternative Pet Ownership:** Exploring unconventional ways of pet ownership, such as virtual pets or robotic companions, allowing individuals to experience the joy of pet ownership without the responsibilities and risks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Creating interactive and immersive experiences for pet owners, offering unique entertainment options that blur the boundaries between reality and virtual worlds. - **Sustainable Pet Products:** Developing and marketing eco-friendly pet products that align with the growing demand for sustainable and ethical consumer choices. - **Technology:** Innovating virtual pet solutions and robotic companions, leveraging technology to provide companionship for individuals who cannot own traditional pets or prefer alternative ownership models. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dog-Friendly Food Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-balance-pet-food.md) - [Pet Shopping Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-shopping-network.md) - [Virtual Pet Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-talking-hank-islands.md) - [Virtual Pet Races](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purina-arena-pet-racing.md) - [AI-Generated Pet Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-want-a-puppy-kitten-studios.md) - [Humorous Pet Furniture Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utsdd.md) - [Playful Pet Accident Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dont-worry-you-can-afford-it.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pet Tree Burial Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-pet-tree-burial-kit.md) - [Game-Based Pet Adoption Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamebased-pet-adoption-event.md)