News Alert: April 15, 2011

We love finding new ways to raise awareness of our cause, and we think this one is pretty darn cool: The ASPCA has joined forces with game-maker ngmoco to spread the word about our work through two popular virtual-pet games for iPhone and iPad! Now, players of ngmco’s Touch Pets Dogs 2 and Touch Pets Cats can choose to donate to the ASPCA to receive collectible in-game items—giving lovers of virtual pets a chance to help real-life animals in need.

Touch Pets games allow users to “adopt” a virtual puppy or kitty and then customize a play area for their new friend. Virtual dog parents can also play fetch and other games with their touch-screen Fido, and then teach him tricks like balancing on an agility ball. Meanwhile, Touch Pets Cats users can adopt up to six kittens, decorate their feline play paradise and buy their kitty pals yarn, toy mice and more.

If we’ve piqued your interest in checking out these cute and colorful games, visit the App Store and download Touch Pets Dogs 2 and Touch Pets Cats. Happy gaming!