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Petsplore

Petsplore is an online portal that curates the best pet content through a community of pet owners.

What's the big idea?

There are currently 72 million households with pets – meaning there are MORE pets in households than children. Oftentimes, pet owners rigorously search multiple resources for information.

Petsplore will be a search engine specifically designed to help pet owners and animal lovers weave through all the saturated information and find the best relevant content. Just like Pinterest, users will share the information they believe is relevant and interesting and that is how Petsplore will curate the best pet information.

Basically: Google + Pinterest + Pet Information = Petsplore

Describe the nearest player in your field.

Pet360 and Dogtime are the main players in our category.

How are you different from that player?

Both Pet360 and Dogtime are inundated with pet information – making it difficult for pet owners to find relevant information. Petsplore is a fun, social and easy way to discover and find relevant pet information.

How's the world different with your idea in it?

We will provide pet owners with the community and information they need to ensure their pets are happy, healthy and safe. Our unique online pet community will also be dedicated to saving the lives of millions of homeless animals.

Why are you the one to run with this idea?

I’m extremely persistent and ambitious. Most importantly, I’m passionate about the health and safety of animals. I’ve been chasing this dream for years, and I’m closer than I’ve ever been before. I’m certain that my passion, drive and faith will bring me to the top.

There have been 48 replies to this idea

  1. Ayoo La'Shayee Kholdd

    There are so many pet lovers out there and I’m sure they would love a place to share stories, pictures, and good information about their pets. Great idea! Wish you the best !

  2. Darren Stover

    Owner

    Thank you!!!

  3. Barbara Cayce

    Hello Facebook friends, for all you pet lover’s out there please endorse my nephew’s idea for Petsplore, its a place where you can share pictures and stories about your beloved pets. Please check it out and like his idea!. Thanks!

  4. Chris Smith

    Good luck, Darren!

  5. Darren Stover

    Owner

    Thanks Chris. I hope all is well!

  6. Darius Stover

    Hello Friends…. My Son, Darren Stover is in need of your support! Thanks so much! (See Below).

    My name is Darren Stover, and I grew up learning that you can’t live the life you want to live by working for someone else. So a year ago, I stepped out on faith and drove 12 hours to Detroit from Atlanta to join an incubator. Today, at the young age of 23, I have the rare opportunity to win some additional funding, $5,000 for my company.

    Every entrepreneur knows the lifeline of your business is funding and support. I’m reaching out to you today to ask for your support in helping me make my dreams into reality. Your support does not require you to give me any money. All you have to do is “endorse” my company Petsplore. The company that receives the most endorsements will win the funding. Unfortunately, I won’t know how many endorsements I have until it’s over. So I truly need all of you to “endorse” Petsplore and spread the word amongst your family, friends and coworkers.

    You will need to go to www.startgarden.com and log in via Facebook. Once you’re logged in, look for my company Petsplore in the “Ideas” section of the site. Select Petsplore and “endorse” my idea.

    After endorsing my idea, scroll to the bottom of the page and post a comment and share it on Facebook.

    It’s so simple, yet it can change my whole life. Together with your support, you’ll see me on future covers of Forbes, Black Enterprise, and Success Magazine and one day be named Entrepreneur of the Year.

    Thank you in advance for making my dreams into reality.

    See you at the top! 
    – Darren Stover

  7. Theresa Mulone

    Endorsement done!! Best of luck to you Darren.  From your long lost puppy family.  LEt me know if you guys need anything else.

  8. Darren Stover

    Owner

    Thank you. Rosabell says hi to Blizzard!!!

  9. Jessica Choi

    Good luck! You have my endorsement!

  10. facebook1524853086

    As an owner of a maltese and yorkie, I LOVE this idea!!  You def have my endorsement Darren. I wish you the best of luck && know God has amazing plans for you <3

  11. LaRon Stover

    We make big things happen!!!  I love it man.

  12. Rita Roaden

    As a person involved with animal rescue, as well as a person owned by my dogs, I strongly support Darren in his this endeavor. He is a personable and ambitious young man and a great neighbor. Oliver and Opie are pulling for you!

  13. Terri Nicole

    Great idea - congrats Darren. Good luck!

  14. Sherry Henderson Huber

    Endorsed!! Love this idea!! Best of Luck!!

  15. Denetra Gleton

    May God Bless your endeavor!!  It sounds like a great idea for pet lovers.

  16. Ray Johnson

    Hope All Works Out For You!

  17. Shaun Zickafoose

    Looks like a great concept! Good luck to you!

  18. Angelia Gray

    Great Idea, good luck!

  19. Kendra Courtney Adjorkor Adjei

    Endorsed! Great idea Darren; wishing you the best!

  20. Bo Wang

    awesome idea. good luck!

  21. Darren Stover

    Owner

    Thank you guys for all the support

  22. Darren Stover

    Owner

    You think you know what your pet is saying, but you really have no idea. Watch this video to learn the truth and take this puppy’s advice: vote for Petsplore! http://bit.ly/Petsplore

  23. Ree Nuness

    Awesome idea Darren! I’m an owner of a jack russell terrier & I just love this idea.

  24. Darryl Trotter

    Cuz u strive to be on top and one day you will be there, love the ideal, you know I love my pit bulls, save room for me at the top.
    Best of luck, get $$$$$$, much love.

  25. Michelle A Riley

    I wish you the best in all your endeavors!

  26. Jarvis Ghini

    This idea sounds good Darren.  I know you will make it happen

  27. Lacey Maryott

    Good Luck!! I love this idea! :)
    Sign me up!

  28. Sade Gaines

    Hey Guy!

    You just got my ENDORSEMENT! Keep up the Excellent Work!

  29. Veronica Stover

    Hi Darren, I endorsed you.  Keep up the good work.

  30. Eddie Brown

    Got you endorsed bro. Your heart is set right. God has a way for you. Keep up the prayers and hard work brother. Much love.

  31. Barbara Renaud

    Hi Darren, I’m a friend of your Mom’s and I endorsed your idea. Good luck and I hope you get the financing. BTW, the image you chose was perfect! Barbara

  32. Ashley Warren

    I value your gumption and passion for this product; however the Pet Social Networking market is extremely saturated. I know you mentioned 2 competitors or so above, but I can name a dozen more that has a substantial market share of this industry. Below is a list of websites that are not just similar, but exactly the same as your product. Feel free to check them out for further research.

    1. Catster.com
    2. Cuteness.com
    3. Dogster.com
    4. Fuzzster.com
    5. LoveMyPets.com
    6. MyLooneyPets.com
    7. Pawsway.com
    8. Peoplenpets.com
    9. Petbrags.com
    10. Petizens.com
    11. Petpop.com
    12. Petsintouch.com
    13. Petstreet.co.uk
    14. PetZume.com
    15. UnitedCats.com
    16. UnitedDogs.com
    17. Yeepet.com
    18. YouPet.com
    19. MyDogSpace.com
    20. MyCatSpace.com
    and the list goes on and on….................................

  33. Chuck Dowdell

    Great Idea family.. you know you have my endorsement!!!! This is the start! SOB

  34. Darren Stover

    Owner

    Hi Ashley. I truly appreciate your feedback. I agree with your statement – the Pet Social Networking market is extremely saturated. However, Petsplore will NOT be another Pet Social Networking site.

    Instead, it will be a search engine specifically designed to help pet owners and animal lovers weave through all the saturated information and find the best relevant content. Just like Pinterest, users will share the information they believe is relevant and interesting and that is how Petsplore will curate the best pet information.

    Basically: Google + Pinterest + Pet Information = Petsplore

    That’s why I named Dogtime and Pet360 – they’re more informational sites rather than social network sites.

    If you have any more questions, thoughts or suggestions, I’d love to hear them. Please email me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Again, thank you for your feedback Ashley!

  35. Jonathan Henry Burroughs

    Great stuff Darren!  This looks like a really great idea!

  36. Kingsley Kp Aguebor

    God bless on this idea.  This is very brilliant.

  37. Angela Smith Durden

    Good luck Darren!

  38. Daniela Robledo

    Great idea:) good luck, God Bless:)

  39. Delane Parnell

    Hey Darren, my name is Delane Parnell (founder of LiveSnip). I just wanted to wish you good luck tomorrow - according to my numbers we’ve been pretty close all week. I like your idea and wish you the best of luck moving forward. Shoot me an email at delaneaparnell (at) gmail.com if you want to chat further.

  40. Darren Stover

    Owner

    Hey Delane thanks, and best of luck to you as well. I just sent you an email.

  41. Barbara Cayce

    Friends, my nephew Darren Stover is launching a new company and he needs our support. He has a chance to win $5,000.00 in start ups funds, please take a few minutes of your time and go to the link below. Petsplore is an online portal that curates the best pet content through a community of pet owners. Time is running out please endorse his company. Thanks!

  42. Darren Stover

    Owner

    Thanks for all the support guys

  43. Joshua David Vander Stel

    Congrats, Darren!

  44. Darren Stover

    Owner

    Thanks Joshua and congrats to you as well!!!

  45. Darren Stover

    Owner

    I just want to thank everybody for all the support. Stay tuned for more on Petsplore!

  46. Erik Thompson

    congrats dude, had fun fighting for those views you made me work

  47. Darren Stover

    Owner

    Thanks Erik.

  48. Von Payton

    Hi Darren, I and your mother went to High School and I’m a little late in getting to the party.  However, I see that your idea has been funded and wanted to send my congratulations along with the others.  We will be praying for your continued success.

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