Special Report: Animal Attraction

When it comes to meeting that special someone singles are always looking for that perfect icebreaker.

Ted Hooban, Animal Attraction User
"I started goofing on Melanie about her dog and she thought it was kind of funny so we just kind of hit it off from there."

For Ted Hooban finding a date wasn't hard but he says it was finding a lasting love who was also wild for his dog cookie, that was the tricky part.

Melanie Taylor, Animal Attraction User
"I love Cookie, he's a great dog. He's got a personality similar to Teddy, he's kind of laid back, he's goofy, always wants to play, and that's the way Teddy is."

And nearly a year later Ted and Melanie continue to find each other fetching.And they say they owe it all to animal attraction a new on-line new dating service.

Dan Cohen, Animal Attraction Founder
"Animal Attraction differs from traditional online dating in that first and foremost everybody who's on the sight is a pet lover"

It's no secret that on-line dating is popular there are services for just about anyone these days but this new site seems to offer more than just puppy love.

Dan Cohen, Animal Attraction Founder
"We also have part of the company that goes around the country and hosts special events under the theme, 'Party like a Dog."

Ted Hooban, Animal Attraction User
"It was sort of a Doggy Happy Hour."

Melanie Taylor, Animal Attraction User
"Quite a scene, tons of dogs, tons of people especially since the restaurant, allowed the dogs into the place."

Founder and President Dan Cohen says, this website offers a wide breed of potential life partners.

Dan Cohen, Animal Attraction Founder
"Pople who either own a pet or who love pets tend to be warm and caring and friendly people and of course those are traits that are positive, whether we're looking for someone for a companionship, friendship, dating, or long term relationship."

Like traditional on-line dating sites a person fills out their personal information posts a photo and of course includes tales of their favorite furry friends.

Melanie Taylor, Animal Attraction User
"So you know you have something in common right away."

While Ted and Melanie no longer use the site looking for love, they still use it to interact with the local community.

Ted Hooban, Animal Attraction User
"They have these message boards where you can talk like pet related issues or the best place to walk your dog and stuff it get people who love pets together."