u/Remarkable_Star6562

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Last week I made a late night post about whether pets should have pen pals.

I honestly expected everyone to tell me I was sleep deprived (I probably still am…) but one person said they’d actually use something like it. So I spent the last week building the first version! They also suggested we use this community to get feedback, so here I am!

It’s called MyTailMail!

The idea is:
• Dogs (or cats!) get matched with another dog/cat
• Owners send/receive letters, photos, postcards and little surprises (toys, treats, etc) while keeping addresses private (MyTailMail does the shipping)
• Pets collect custom digital stamps with their new pen pals over time

Right now it’s just a waitlist because I want to see if enough people actually want this before building the full platform.

https://mytailmail.com

I’d really appreciate honest feedback from other pet parents, even if you think it’s a terrible idea! What would make this something you’d actually use? Would anyone be interested in doing a beta test exchange??

Thanks all!

Every time I get a package delivered, all 3 of my dogs act like it's Christmas, only to be less amused when they see it's just a box of air filters, batteries, or some laundry detergent.

It made me think… What if dogs had pen pals? What if instead of standard subscriptions, dogs actually exchanged care packages, photos, or letters with each other anonymously or friend-to-friend? You get matched with another pup, see their favorite toys/any allergies, and surprise them with a special toy or treat, and a pal sends one right back to your dog.

Am I totally losing it, do I need to get some sleep, or would a pet pen pal network-type-thing actually be super wholesome? Has anyone ever tried doing something like this with a friend group?