Some of these are dog ruff

Single people with pets now have a Swansea dating group set up just for them

By South Wales Evening Post  |  Posted: November 10, 2016

SINGLE white male with energetic goldfish would like to meet single woman with inquisitive cat.

For some, it would be a recipe for disaster but such a lonely heart could, in theory, feature on a new dating database designed purely for singletons with pets.

The Animal Lovers Dating Group has been set up on Facebook by dog lover Kathryn Bevan to provide a place where "single animal lovers can meet and chat and find love" and so far it has 111 members.

The initiative is the brainchild of Miss Bevan, who owns and runs Pampered Pooch dog grooming service in Clydach.

Miss Bevan, who has three Shitsus called Ollie, Minx and Tia, said the inspiration for the dating group came from her personal circumstances.



She said: "I was single and ended up going out on dates only to find that half of them didn't like dogs. I got on really well with one guy but then found out that he was allergic to dogs and I have heard similar stories from my friends, some of whom are also dog groomers and have more than one dog themselves; when people find out you have five or six dogs they run a mile!

"It then occurred to me to start a group for animal lovers so you will know that you have the same interests as someone else before you begin."

It soon became clear to the 42-year-old that there were indeed others with similar pet problems out there.


She said: "I have had 111 people join in the first week, which isn't bad and shows that there is a need for something like this. Everyone who has joined has admitted that they have had some issues with wanting to date someone but discovering that their pet becomes a barrier."

Encouraging others to take advantage of the free service, she added: "It's not just a group for dog lovers, it's for anyone who is single and has an interest in animals.

"All you need to do is apply to join the group on Facebook. You can have a picture on your page with your pet if you wish, and wait to be approved."

One member said: "If I ever look on dating sites, I always look for guys with dogs in their profile pictures so this site is just perfect."