Zootoo Is About More Than Just The Shelter Makeover Contest

The Zootoo Shelter Makeover Contest has been in the news quite a bit the past few weeks, but that is not all there is to Zootoo.com.

Zootoo.com is a social and informational Web site dedicated to pets and their well-being.

While shelters are competing for a $1 million makeover, they are also sharing pet information related to health, rescue, safety and pet responsibility. In addition to the shelters, pet families across the country are sharing their experiences with products, veterinarians, kennels, groomers and more.

Zootoo.com provides forums where you can review products you have used or read recommendations from people and pets who have already tried them. Not sure which kennel to use... check their references on Zootoo. Zootoo is free, informative and fun!

As a member of Zootoo you have the ability to keep a journal that is shared with other members. You can write about your pets and the joy they bring you. You can write about their illnesses, habits (good and bad), funny escapades and rescue or adoption story. Many readers also write journals as memorials to beloved and deceased pets.

It has proven to be a great source of comfort to many members and the pet lovers who have also shared such loss.

The focus of the Zootoo news forum is on animal news from around the world. Whether it pertains to pets, wildlife or legislation affecting animal welfare, you can find it there.

There are stories of heroism, humor, tragedy and joy. If it has an effect on animals and those who love them, you can find it on Zootoo.

A strictly for fun activity on Zootoo is Pet Wars; the only war you would really want to fight. It is a photo contest of the cutest animals. You get to vote, two photos at a time for the cutest animal. You will chose between cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, guinea pigs, fish, lizards and even snakes to determine who is the cutest.

One of the most enjoyable and active forums is the posting of your zoo... the pets who share your life. You can upload photos and videos of the precious moments your pet shares with you and your family. This forum can be better than going to the movies, and again, it is free. In this economy how often do you get to have this much fun without putting a dent in your wallet?

The question and answer forum is a great way to check into the behaviors and habits of your pet that do not quite fall into veterinary medicine. Does your cat howl all night? Can't stop your dog from chewing? Does your horse need a companion? How can you help your pet get over separation anxiety?

Get advice from other families who have faced these and other pet problems as well as questions that just satisfy your curiosity. You can ask a question or answer one, it is up to you. You may just want to read to educate yourself on animal behavior.

Regardless of where your interests take you in the animal world, Zootoo.com is definitely worth investigating.

Enjoy the good company and pet activities offered to anyone with access to a computer.