Hot Dog: Pet Parent Dating overview

Hot Dog is the dating app for pet parents—built for people who want a partner who genuinely gets that pets are family. On mainstream apps, you keep matching with people who are allergic, afraid, or indifferent. On Hot Dog, pets are first-class on every profile, not an afterthought photo. You're matching a person and a lifestyle that fits their pet, too. DOUBLE COMPATIBILITY Discovery looks at more than human preferences. Find fellow pet lovers and filter for pet type, energy level, age, and living situation—so a couch-potato cat household and a high-energy dog pack aren't forced into the same story. PETS FIRST, ALWAYS Every profile requires 3 photos of you and 3 of your pet, with AI validation on uploads. Profiles open on a pet photo and alternate pet, human, pet, human—because on Hot Dog, your pet is your wingman. PACK VERIFICATION Optionally earn a Pack Verified badge with a live selfie alongside your pet in a specific pose. It shows the pet is real, yours, and part of your life. HIGH-INTENT MATCHING Like a specific photo or prompt answer—optionally with a comment—instead of racing through profiles. A match finalizes only when the person who accepts a like sends the first message, so conversations actually start. Free members get 10 likes a day and see Who Likes Me one at a time, oldest first: don't leave them waiting at the door. Dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, fish, reptiles, small mammals, and more are welcome. Dog-forward energy, all-pet community. Join the pack. Find the person your pet would swipe right on. Hot Dog Pack unlocks unlimited likes, advanced human and pet compatibility filters, and a fully visible Who Likes Me grid. Top Dog Pack adds Priority Likes so you jump to the top of their queue. By using the app, you confirm that you acknowledge and accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Privacy Policy: https://hotdog.dating/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://hotdog.dating/terms-and-conditions/ Do you have a question for us? [email protected]