{"id":6036,"date":"2023-01-26T04:17:26","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T04:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/?p=6036"},"modified":"2025-12-30T08:11:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T08:11:14","slug":"find-a-home-for-stray-dogs-in-metaverserse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/find-a-home-for-stray-dogs-in-metaverserse\/","title":{"rendered":"Find a Home for Stray Dogs in Metaverse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In response to the increase in the number of stray dogs in US shelters post-pandemic, where only half manage to find new homes, Pedigree and its agency BBDO New York are venturing into the metaverse to boost adoption rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They&#8217;ve introduced the FOSTERVERSE program, acknowledging that not everyone has the chance to own a dog in real life. This initiative provides metaverse users with novel ways to support homeless dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the program, Decentraland property owners can foster a real shelter dog on their virtual premises. Participants can also introduce 3D avatars of actual dogs awaiting adoption into their properties via Adopt a Pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Find-a-Home-for-Stray-Dogs-in-Metaverse-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Find a Home for Stray Dogs in Metaverse\" class=\"wp-image-12316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Find-a-Home-for-Stray-Dogs-in-Metaverse-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Find-a-Home-for-Stray-Dogs-in-Metaverse-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Find-a-Home-for-Stray-Dogs-in-Metaverse-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Find-a-Home-for-Stray-Dogs-in-Metaverse-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Find-a-Home-for-Stray-Dogs-in-Metaverse-390x220.webp 390w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Find-a-Home-for-Stray-Dogs-in-Metaverse-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Find-a-Home-for-Stray-Dogs-in-Metaverse-scaled.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows everyone in Decentraland to interact with these dogs, learning about their stories, ages, and whether they&#8217;re already adopted. Regardless of ownership, individuals can adopt these dogs after meeting them in the metaverse or contribute to the Pedigree Foundation to further aid dogs in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Decentraland hosts receiving dogs on their properties will be awarded a virtual apparel NFT as a token of appreciation for their involvement. Additionally, Pedigree has committed to donating an extra $100,000 to shelters through its foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jean-Paul Jansen, Vice President of Marketing for Mars Petcare North America, expressed pride in being the first brand to introduce adoptable dogs to the metaverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He highlighted the initiative&#8217;s alignment with their long-standing goal of eradicating pet homelessness. &#8220;The Pedigree brand and the Pedigree Foundation have long supported animal shelters and promoted dog adoption,&#8221; Jansen said. &#8220;This program introduces a new avenue for people to assist dogs in need through virtual care.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You may also like this content<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In response to the increase in the number of stray dogs in US shelters post-pandemic, where only half manage to find new homes, Pedigree and its agency BBDO New York are venturing into the metaverse to boost adoption rates. 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