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• Online virtual pets are becoming more and more popular every day. An online virtual pet website allows the user to create and then maintain some version of a pet, but without all of the real-world mess and costs associated with real pet ownership.

• Fast Facts

  1. Most virtual pets online are free
  2. Many sites offer games and other functionality in addition to virtual pets
  3. AdoptMe.com will allow virtual adoption of up to 24 virtual pets at the same time
  4. Sites allocate resources for users to take care of their virtual pets
  5. Virtual pets have to be "fed" just like real pets
  6. Some sites offer realistic virtual pets
  7. Other sites offer anime-styled or other alternatives to realistic virtual pets
  8. Most sites geared toward a younger audience
  9. Some sites offer enhanced games for the virtual pet
  10. Other sites have a multi-player functionality, offering a whole world for the virtual pets to explore

• Taking Care of a Pet

  Taking care of an online virtual pet is much like taking care of a real pet. You must interact with the pet, or it becomes lonely. Virtual pets must be fed every day or they get weak and sick. Sick virtual pets must be taken to the "vet" and given special care so they can get better. Overall, taking care of a virtual pet could be considered good training for a young person getting a real pet. The only difference is that a virtual pet shouldn't cost you any money, while a real pet can be very cost prohibitive, especially if a child is not ready to take care of a pet.LikeToKnow: Online Virtual Pet eHow: How to Find a Free Online Virtual Pet

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