# Social Pet-Focused Networks 'Yummypets' is a New Social Network for Your Pets By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-05-30 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yummypets References: [wagthedoguk](http://www.wagthedoguk.com/yummy-pets-play-the-game-and-join-the-fun/) & [yummypets](http://www.yummypets.com/) Yummypets is a "social petwork" that is designed to host a community of pet parents. There are a ton of [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsetlife) fan pages, blogs and websites devoted to our furry friends, so it's no surprise that a community to bring them together has emerged. The Yummypets website is closely modeled after Facebook, enabling over 150,000 pet lovers to share status updates, promote pet businesses, products, post about [missing pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puppy-platoon) and [share the best apps for pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paw-parent). And similar to how Facebook got it's start, community members have a chance to pit their pets against one another in a game of Yummy or Not to determine which pet is the cutest pet in the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Social Pet-focused Networks:** The rise of social networks dedicated to pets presents an opportunity for businesses to tap into this niche market and offer pet-related products or services. - **Pet Parent Community:** The creation of online communities for pet parents allows businesses to engage directly with this target audience and build brand loyalty by providing valuable content and support. - **Gamification in Pet Networks:** The integration of gaming elements in pet-focused social networks opens up new possibilities for businesses to create interactive and engaging experiences to promote their products or services. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Products:** The emergence of social pet-focused networks provides a platform for pet product companies to directly connect with pet owners and showcase their products. - **Online Communities:** The growth of pet parent communities presents an opportunity for businesses to create specialized online platforms that cater to the unique needs and interests of this target audience. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** The incorporation of gamification features in pet networks creates potential for businesses in the gaming and entertainment industries to develop pet-themed games or sponsor pet-related competitions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pet Community Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petdiary.md) - [Canine-Centric Meetup Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-centric-meetup-app.md) - [Connective Pet Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petigo.md) - [Pet Services Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsetlife.md) - [Connective Canine Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-park-app.md) - [Gamified Pet Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petplate-park.md) - [Feline-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-lovers-dating.md) - [Pooch-Preferring Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dating-app-for-dog-lovers.md) - [Pet Shopping Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-shopping-network.md)