Robert Marhamat, hapou.com 's creator and longtime animal lover, said, “More than 380 million (1) domestic dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, fish and other household pets in this country are scratching for better attention from humans. The website was designed to help these pets feel more appreciated at a time when they are demanding better personal health, grooming and companionship. Hapou.com presents a unique, highly personal way to discuss the real-life challenges and successes of pet ownership with others.”

Everyday problems such as how to find the best pet, transport a snake, arrange a pet sitter on short notice, find a new home for a dog or cat, and improve your reptile's health and welfare are key features of hapou.com . “Social networking and the Web 2.0 experience enables us to make breakthrough improvements in our pet-parenting skills. It's no secret that dogs, cats, and even birds, provide essential companionship and joy, but finding out how to create and nurture that joy has been elusive until now,” Marhamat said.