When your friends start rolling their eyes and your co-workers politely decline to see the latest photos of Fido or Boots, it’s probably time to join AllAboutPets.org.
uk. The newest social network and resource site for pet lovers offers a forum to meet and befriend other pet owners, seek advice, and share stories. Members can create a profile, chat with other pet owners, and upload pictures and videos of their beloved pets. Members can then rate and comment upon the photos and videos that others have posted. The site also includes a Weekly Poll (currently: “Is your pet overweight?”), features Star Pets, and includes sections for News, Events (UK only), and an extensive discussion forum. This site covers all varieties of pets, including cats and dogs, horses, small animals such as rabbits and hamsters, and fish.
All About Pets is very extensive and well organized, and it provides a plethora of information and resources in addition to the social networking. The site is affiliated with The Blue Cross, a British pet charity established in 1897. Informational leaflets (70+) and articles published by The Blue Cross are available in electronic format on the website.
AllAboutPets.org.uk In Their Own Words
All About Pets is a community website run by The Blue Cross, Britain’s pet charity… In creating this site we hope we have made the perfect website for animal lovers; a place to talk to like-minded people and make friends, discover events taking place near you around the country, learn more about your favourite furry friend and most importantly, have fun! Enjoy exploring the site and getting involved as much or as little as you wish. The surveys, listings groups and forums are only as helpful as the people who use them.
Why AllAboutPets.org.uk It Might Be A Killer
Everyone knows that pet owners are a passionate bunch, so All About Pets has the potential to see a lot of activity if it can grow its membership base, and its non-profit affiliation may make it more appealing to some than similar .com sites. The depth of informational materials available should make it a great expert resource for pet owners, while the variety of social networking features make it fun and establish a “community” feel.
Some Questions About AllAboutPets.org.uk
Does this site offer enough unique features to differentiate it from the numerous other sites already established for pet owners? Could they add an “Ask the Expert” or similar feature, where users could seek professional advice for topics not addressed in The Blue Cross materials provided? Currently, questions posted in the forums seem to only receive responses from other members. 
