Dog Adoption Games

Dog adoption games teach players proper dog care.

Dog adoption games can be great for children or anyone who is considering getting a dog and trying to learn what it will take. These adoption games allow users to feed, water, play with and maintain their dogs in a fun way without any of the training problems. Some games teach players the important facts they need before buying a dog, and other games allow users to breed dogs for cute puppies.

RSPCA Cyberpet

RSPCA Cyberpet is a basic desktop video game that allows users to adopt a cyberpet–either a dog, cat or rabbit. This game displays any programs running on the desktop. Before adopting a dog, players must select that the dog has been microchipped, neutered, vaccinated and checked by a veterinarian. This game acts as a teaching method to anyone who is considering adopting a dog. Players can feed, play with, groom and walk the dog.

FooPets

FooPets is an online, interactive 3D pet adoption game. Players can adopt a wide variety of dogs or cats of many breeds. Dogs in this game need to be fed, given water, played with and groomed and maintained. FooPets was created by a veterinarian with the intention of educating children on the proper care of pets. This game is safe for children under 13, and can act as a method of preparing children before buying a real dog. Players can join ClubFoo for a $4.99 a month, and enjoy the full experience of FooPets.

Purrfect Pet Shop

Purrfect Pet Shop is a downloadable game that allows users to run a virtual animal adoption center. Players must feed, play with and maintain stray animals until they are able to find them an owner. Dogs and cats in this game are customizable, with thousands of variations to their looks. This game is available as a free trial or to download for $9.99.

Petz Dogz Pack

Petz Dogz Pack is a virtual dog game for Nintendo DS. This game allows users to adopt a baby dog from many breeds, and raise it to become an adult. Petz Dogz Pack allows players to own multiple dogs and breed them to get unique puppies. Players can have up to three dogs on the screen at once, and enjoy watching them play together. Dogz in this game can be dressed in clothing and accessories. Users can take their dogs to many settings in this game, such as the park and the beach.

References

• RSPCA Cyberpet
• FooPets
• Fenomen Games: Purrfect Pet Shop
• Ubisoft: Petz Dogz Pack