GoPets is a virtual pet site that involves raising a customized three dimensional pet downloaded onto a user's computer. GoPets was launched on August 4, 2005. Since GoPets is still in development, the website is prone to lagging and bugs.

GoPets reside not only on their owners' computers, but also visit GoPets members around the world when sent, invited or when pets decide to travel on their own.

To provide a means of communication among users who speak different languages, GoPets has a universal iconic language called "IKU." The GoPets service also contains limited email, chat services and a forum.

Basics

Pets

Players on GoPets have the ability to create a pet. Presently, the only "pets" available are cats, dogs, and pandas, but more, including a pony, and a monkey are in development. After selecting which animal they desire, they have the opportunity to customize their new GoPet by selecting from a list of pre-set colors and patterns. Once the initial creation process is complete, the GoPet will be brought into existence to reside on the player's desktop.

If players desire further customization, they can dress their pet up with unique clothing items, and equip different transportation vehicles such as cars or planes. Many equipable items hold trainable animations that GoPets can be taught to use when their stats are at a decent level.

GoPets are social, and enjoy interacting with other GoPets. These interactions include conversations, games, and professions of love and friendship which may result in a communal dance. GoPets love to travel around desktops of players all around the world in search of other places where there are treated politely and affectionately.

GoPets never die or become sick, despite the lack of care or how low their status may become. However, GoPets will respond negatively to ill care and leave their owners' desktop frequently. For example, when very tired, Gopets will fall asleep often.