The Independent on Saturday

Find your pet’s pawfect match

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OUR pets are our best friends for life. They are the ones to whom we spill all the tea, and our lives would be unimaginab­le without their little legs trotting alongside us wherever we go.

They know us better than anyone else, which is why they make the ideal wingmate for our dating profiles as well!

According to Tinder’s The Future of Dating report 2021, first dates are more about activities than icebreaker­s, and it’s ideal for dog lovers, who’ll come together in real life once and fluff all to find a bae who vibes with them and their four-legged friend.

If they vibe, that’s your green light to see where things go! Head over to “Animal Parents” in Explore – the app’s hottest new venue where members can navigate potential connection­s through common interests and match with someone who loves animals just as much as you do!

Of course, our pets can’t create our dating profiles for us, but that doesn’t stop them from “talking” on them. A pet appears in one out of every 10 Tinder photos, making them the true MVPs both online and in real life. Members flaunt them like a badge of honour, with their bios inviting matches to be step-parents to their furry children.

If you already have your puppy on your profile, take a moment to appreciate all the street cred that your dog gives your profile because “Dog Lovers” is one of Tinder’s top five interests.

Putting your pet on your dating profile not only deters people with allergies or people who don’t share your love of animals, but it also boosts your profile. When you post a photo of your dog, your Likes increase by 5%.

Having a furry friend on your profile is unquestion­ably advantageo­us. Pets, aside from being irresistib­ly cute,

help their pawrents get a lot of attention. A closer examinatio­n of their photos and profiles may reveal subtle hints about your potential match.

While not perfect, pet parents are thought to be loyal, loving, friendly and active people. A pet-filled profile can portray you as a responsibl­e person who is caring and loves freely.

“Who doesn’t love animals!” says Aahana Dhar, director of communicat­ions, Tinder India, of how our four-legged furry friends make it impossible for potential matches to swipe left.

“The main advantage of having a picture with a furry friend is that it automatica­lly leads to more Likes and easy icebreaker­s with cute pets playing Cupid on the app.

“According to our data, ‘dog lover’ is one of the top 10 most popular passions among Gen Z in India. You can now match with another “Animal Parent” on Explore and replace your dinner date with a stroll through the park!”

 ?? ?? TAKE a moment to appreciate all the street cred that your dog gives your profile.
TAKE a moment to appreciate all the street cred that your dog gives your profile.

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