Virtual pet games are some of the best games available online, for both children and adults. There are so many different types of virtual pet available, which is why you should take your time to look around and find a game service that you really like the look of.

Some of the online pet games come as downloads, meaning that you download the file from the website to your desktop, allowing you to play the game at any time - even when you're disconnected from the internet. This can be a great option if you want to get a game with some great features, or if you don't want to be constantly connected to the net to play. Just make sure you download from a reputable source to reduce the risk of viruses and spyware.

There are also websites that allow you to adopt and play with your virtual pet by logging into the website itself. This means you'll always need to be online to play, but it does mean you can also access your pet from different computers. These services are also great for interacting with some of the other players and pets as part of your game.

Virtual pet games can also come in handheld devices, meaning you can carry them with you wherever you go. But the internet now means that people can have access to these games for free - it's just up to you which service you choose! So get online and get searching for some virtual pets!