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Adopt Me This site allows you to adopt free virtual pets,
such as cats, dogs, monkeys, horses, snakes and fish. The pets have
their own blog, can get jobs and can chat with other pets. You can visit
some of the
pet blogs without having to register and even see which pet is
available for you to adopt before signing up. If you do choose to sign
up, The site is free to use. You will be given virtual money for playing
the game and doing other activities, but will also lose virtual money if
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Bella Sara Bella Sara is a world made up of magical horses.
Little girls love this site because it plays like a fairy tale. Because
children play on this site, it does not offer any
social networking. This is a relief to parents looking for a virtual
world where their kids can play without the fear of anyone contacting
the child without the parent's knowledge. Parents will also want to read
the
guide for parents, which outlines how to set the level of
participation your child has. You can also buy Bella Sara products, such
as playing cards. These products have special codes that will make
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Club Penguin Club Penguin invites you to "waddle around
and make new friends". This club is a Disney run operation. You can do
many different activities, including submitting artwork and playing with
your virtual penguin. You can get igloos, decorate the igloo and
purchase clothes for your penguin. This is a
membership based site. You can sign up online for $5.95 a month or
buy memberships at various stores around the country. You can also
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Happy Aquarium You'll have to sign up on Facebook in order
to play this game, but it is free to sign up for Facebook and free to
play the basic game. If you plan to play a lot of Facebook games, you
might want to sign up for a second account that is specifically for
applications on the site. This will allow you to keep your personal
information separate from those you meet online while playing games.
Read
reviews from other players and see what they think about the Happy
Aquarium game. Then, go back to the wall and get tips for how to play. |  |
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Marapets Fans of Marapets argue that it is the best
online virtual pet game. There are currently 16 different virtual worlds
for players to choose from. You can own up to 12
pets at a time. Adopt a pet, create a pet or disown a pet to get
started. Although the site is open to teens and adults, keep in mind
that players can interact with others. Younger teens will need
supervision, if you allow them to play at all. Some of the locations
with the game include a mall, graveyard, hospital, hotel, ice caves and
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Neopets Virtual pets are created on this site and live in
the virtual world called
Neopia. The pets need items to be taken care of, such as food,
clothes and toys. You can buy these items with Neopoints. These points
can be earned through activities or purchased. There is a free and pay
version of the game. Neopets Premium charges a monthly fee, but unlocks
additional features of the game. This is a virtual game where there is a
new world and new creatures. Some of these may be a little hard to
pronounce, so you may want to check out the
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Power
Pets Another virtual pet game. This one allows you to
adopt pets such as a bunny, dog, cat, horse or even a bird. In fact,
there are over 70 different species available for adoption. There are 11
different virtual worlds. You can keep a blog, chat with other users and
post info on your pet. You can sign up for a Power Pets account for
free. If you want to upgrade various features, you can pay a small fee
to upgrade. The owners of this site obviously have a passion in general
for animals as they make contributions to animal organizations around
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Virtual Bark Breed virtual dogs and see how the puppies
turn out at this virtual pet website. There are around 50 different
breeds to choose from. You can
sign up for a free account to get started. Whether you have general
questions about how the site runs or want specific help on how to breed
a dog, you can find an answer in their
help section. You can collect various items for your dogs, such as
dog houses, leashes and toys. You buy items with golden bones, which you
earn and can bank to earn virtual interest on. |  |
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Virtual Horse Ranch If you love horses, then you'll
appreciate this virtual pets game focusing on horses. If you are
thinking about letting a child play this game, you might want to read
their
letter to parents, which explains the interaction your child might
have with other users from around the world. The goal of the game is to
create a "dream horse" through breeding programs and training. There are
many activities for your virtual horse, including jumping, racing,
dressage and western riding. |  |
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Webkinz This virtual pet game has exploded in the last few
years. There are many Webkinz products available in stores and online.
As with Bella Sara, you can purchase toys and trading cards and use
those codes to gain access to your virtual pet and other special virtual
products that will enhance game play. You can take a
tour of the Webkinz world to learn more about how the virtual game
is played. There is a complete
parents area, where you can manage who is able to chat with your
child and the level of play available. |  |
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