Computer Cyber Pets

"How I wish, I could get home a cute puppy! But mom does not allow. It was a just few days back that I came to know that I could own a virtual pet. I am excited about the idea of having a puppy on my computer. But I don't know how it's going to feel. Will its eyes have the same look that a real pup would have? Will it wag its tail like a real doggie would? May be yes; may be no..." - a page from the diary of Rosa, a 12-year old

With the life getting faster and the world becoming smaller, we have neither the space nor the time to 'live life' in the real sense of the term. We often 'lead' life and seldom 'live' it! The changing tastes and trends have brought us to a point where we are more attracted to 'lifeless' things than the 'lively' ones. We long for love but do not have the time for it. Take the example of pets for that matter. We know for sure that their unconditional love is incomparable; but not all of us can give them their share of love and care. Many of those who are unable to own real pets, have compromised on virtual ones! Yes, many have started adopting cyber pets to fulfill their dream of having a real one.

Computer Cyber Pets

Cyber pets are electronic animals that do everything that a real animal does, but in the virtual world. Cyber pets refer to the technology that enables Internet users to tame digital animals as pets. Although they behave like real pets, they are entirely artificial. They are programmed to look and behave like real animals. Cyber pets can be downloaded from the Internet or adopted through one of the several virtual pet adoption services spread across the globe.

The advances in the software technology have led to the development of different types of animated cyber pets. Different types of software are used to create attractive looking 2 or 3-dimensional animals. Animation software can be used to add interactivity to these virtual pets, making them appear very close to real!

Cyber pets from online resources are configured to run on special types of hardware. Pet adoption websites allow you to own a pet animal of your choice and keep it live for any period of time. Many of these sites require you to register with them for the duration for which, you wish to keep the pet live. Once the cyber pet is yours, you are allowed to take care of it. Yes, you can feed it, bathe it, take it for a walk, groom it and play with it. You might even build a relationship with your virtual pet. Ironically, it does not have a concrete form of its own; neither the cyber pet, nor the mutual relationship!

The social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook have features for pet adoption. In order to give you a personalized experience, many of the virtual pet download sitesand services allow you to choose the color, gender and breed of your pet and also give it a name. Some websites even allow you to create your own pets, buy homes for them and play with them. Cyber pets range from cats and dogs right up to elephants and pandas. Many websites also allow you to participate in forums related to online pet adoption and care. They also allow you to participate in auctions for adopting new pets.

Computer cyber pets from online resources are configured to respond to touch or call. In many cases, you can even train them and see them grow! This sounds unbelievable, but it is true. For the real feel of owning a computer cyber pet, you must sign up to one of the cyber pet adoption sites or services and become a proud owner of your favorite virtual pet! But, one thing's for sure; however cute and interactive they appear; cyber pets cannot replace real ones. Virtual pets suit the virtual world, but not the real one!