In the U.S. pet-dating apps are forecast to surpass the billion-dollar mark this year, according to a press release.

That same press release, from FetchaDate, is announcing the launch of dating app on which singles meet over what they already love: their pets.

“You can tell a lot about a person through their pet, and that makes for better matches,” “says Sheryl Matthys, founder of the pet-dating app in the press release.

On FetchaDate, singles can choose from a variety of virtual pet images that best represent their lifestyles from a dog, cat, horse, bird, pig, snake, and more. They give their virtual pet a name and “Fetch 3” personality attributes from a predetermined list. Human user profiles feature names, ages, locations, mottos, professions, and more information about themselves.

While FetchaDate offers a free version, subscribers can unlock enhanced features like a weekly “Leader of the Pack” Profile Boost and add up to four pets.
FetchaDate can be downloaded in the Apple Store and Google Play.

Matthys is also the author of “Leashes and Lovers: What Your Dog Can Teach You About Love, Life, and Happiness.”