You sign up for free, then create a profile for your pet(s). You select the type of animal, it’s breed and then type in some of your pet’s favorite things along with a short statement about them. Upload the optional pic and next thing you know your pet has entered the world of social networks.

Of course, you may be asking yourself, “Why on Earth would I bother with that?” I honestly don’t have a good answer. In fact, I don’t have a good answer for why I enjoy half of the things I do online. I just accept it and enjoy.

Specifically, I am obsessed with earning Chiba the title of “Cutest Pet”. So, when you join youpet make sure that search for Chiba and make him your friend. Also, I really like the “Guess the Animal Challenge”. Despite my lack of knowledge regarding dog breeds I think I’m pretty good at it.

So, if you love your dog, cat, hamster or rat, you should take a few minutes to set them up with a page on youpet. It’s free, it’s easy, and most of all it’s actually kind of fun.