Tinder for gen z: International Dog Day: Furry friends play cupid in the dating world

Who doesn’t love waking up to warm fuzzy cuddles in the morning or having someone wait at the door when they return home from work after a long time? For those of us who aren’t dating, this companionship is offered by those innocent round eyes and tails that start wagging every single time there is food around; our furry four-legged friends that make our hearts melt every time they smile. Be it the wise Pluto Mehra from Dil Dhadakne Do, a neighbourhood Indie or your own four-legged BFF, it’s truly a dog’s world and we’re just living in it. If you have a furry friend at home, you’ll know how much better they make our lives. And as the real MVPs, it’s no surprise that our love of doggos also shines through on Tinder.

Tinder members who are also ready to make a little space for a human companion, naturally share that big part of themselves on their Tinder profiles. ‘Dog lover’ has consistently ranked among the top 10 most popular passions on Tinder for Gen Z in India. Furthermore, a whopping one in 10 Tinder photos include a dog.

Let’s take a moment to talk about all the street cred that dogs give your profile because “ Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” when you come across these adorable creatures.

Why should your pet have a starring role in your Tinder profile?


Not only does putting your pet on your Tinder profile warn off people with allergies (sorry!) or people who just don’t share your love of animals, it also gives your profile a boost. Your Likes increase by 5% when you upload a picture with your pup. And for what it’s worth - EVERYONE is equally likely to include a photo with a furry friend.


pet parents.


A closer look at these photos and the profiles might reveal tiny hints about your potential match. While not foolproof, they could always give you an insight into understanding them better. Common traits have often been attributed to pet parents, with dog lovers thought of as being friendly, loving, loyal and active. Strike up a conversation, and you’ll have your answers!

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Either way, being a pet parent can give you a head start, due to the sheer popularity and universal love for these loving creatures. It shows a potential match that you’re a responsible adult, you can take care of someone else, keep them fed and watered, take them for walks (very important nowadays), share your space (and sometimes bed) and give them plenty of affection.

In fact, as per Tinder’s ‘Future of Dating report’, as small touches go on to create a big impact and members use their bios to seek out affection, it’s time to get creative and personal with your first-date activities. So if there is a special pet in your life be sure to introduce them to that special match on Tinder just like Himanshu and his lucky charm Golu who found love on Tinder.


In fact, 81% millennials on OkCupid find stray animal rescuers 'impawssible' to resist. Responses shared by daters on the app suggest that 67% users would either love to have a furry friend, or already do. Daters also have a soft spot for rescued animals, with 81% users saying that they would date a person who rescues stray animals and brings them home. Confirming this further, 66% of users said they would prefer to adopt a pet rathe rthan make a purchase from a breeder. Coming to how these adorable animals can help daters in their search for love, petsare also the purr-fect conversation starters for 31% millennials, coming second to talks about goals, plans and wishes. In fact, 53% users feel that pet owners who ‘baby-talk’ to their pets are endearing .Fair to say, millennials feel that talking in cute ‘baby voices’ to one’s pets shows a person’s sensitive side, a great quality to look for when searching for your kind of love!


Sitara Menon, senior marketing manager, OkCupid said, “Millennials have always worn many hats and ‘pet parents’ ranks high on the list. During the pandemic, especially, they have spent an increased amount of time indoors with their pets, thus bringing them closer emotionally. This Dog Day we decided to take a closer look at what pet parents seek in a relationship and how that impacts a relationship. OkCupid is the only dating app that allows people to match on shared interests, quirks and beliefs and pets can serve as a great way for potential matches to form a connection.”




Have an extra kitchen drawer? Use it as a dog food holder.

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