Here’s my FooPet in widget-form, a simple copy-and-paste of one line of code available here:

If you’re logged-in to FooPets, the widget will recognize you and record any activities you do with the pet. Sweet, huh?

I had a nice phone interview with PROMO editor-at-large Brian Quinton yesterday, and today he posted a really nice, and really long, article about FooPets. Thanks, Brian!

Brandon Quinton at the Hollywood Branding blog gave us a nice write-up today.

Teri Webster over at the Examiner just covered FooPets and posted this video along with the story:

Day a cat in my compoooter

Dean Takahashi at VentureBeat posted a nice review of FooPets early this morning, and already dozens of other sources have picked it up. Thanks, Dean!

I had the pleasure of speaking with Joey Seiler, editor of Virtual Worlds News, on Monday. Looks like he just put up a long and very nice review of our new FooPets product. Thanks, Joey!

Users Can Now Make Online Donations to ASPCA or HSUS Directly from FooMojo’s Virtual Pet Applications

Redwood City, Calif. – December 17, 2008 – FooMojo, Inc., creator of the world’s most realistic and emotionally engaging virtual pets, today announced new relationships with the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) and The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), respectively. Under the terms of the agreements, FooMojo has integrated donation options for both organizations into the online store of its FooPets virtual pet environment, now available on Facebook and the FooPets.com Web site. By enabling its over 1 million active monthly users to make donations to the ASPCA or HSUS directly from FooPets applications, FooMojo is enlisting the FooPets community to help protect animals in need and furthering its commitment to improve the lives of homeless pets. 100% of the net proceeds from donations made through FooPet applications will be directly transferred to the organizations. (more…)

Purina Becomes FooPets Exclusive Virtual Pet Food Brand for U.S. Users

Redwood City, Calif. – December 17, 2008 – FooMojo, Inc., creator of the world’s most realistic and emotionally engaging virtual pets, will join Nestlé Purina PetCare and Twentieth Century Fox in cross-promotional marketing programs designed to generate consumer interest in Fox’s upcoming motion picture comedy, “Marley & Me,” opening in theaters everywhere December 25. Based on the best-selling book by John Grogan, “Marley & Me,” starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston, is the heartwarming and unforgettable story of life, love, family – and the world’s “worst” dog. In addition, Purina® Dog Chow® brand dog food will be featured as the exclusive virtual pet food available to U.S. users on all FooPets applications and the FooPets.com Web site. (more…)

Lifelike Puppies and Kittens Provide Companionship, Entertainment and Help Teach Pet Care Education to Users of All Ages

Company Builds on Facebook Momentum with Launch of New Line of FooPets Kittens and FooPets.com Destination Web Site

Redwood City, Calif. – December 17, 2008 – FooMojo, Inc., creator of the popular “Pokey” Facebook application with over 1 million active monthly users, today announced it has launched FooPets, the world’s most realistic and emotionally engaging virtual pets for users of all ages. Nearly lifelike in appearance and behavior, FooPets interact just like real puppies and kittens and help teach adults, teens and kids how to better train and care for real-world pets. Because FooPets are completely web-enabled, they live in favorite online locations across the Internet including Facebook and MySpace profiles and the new FooPets.com Web site. FooMojo also announced today that it has unveiled a new line of FooPets kittens for immediate adoption and launched the FooPets.com Web site, a new online destination that expands the FooPets virtual environment with additional features, functionality and management capabilities. (more…)

SOFTBANK CORP. and SoftBank Capital lead round

Redwood City, Calif. – December 17, 2008 – FooMojo, Inc., creator of the world’s most realistic and emotionally engaging virtual pets, today announced that it has secured $9.9 million in series A financing led by SOFTBANK Corp. (Japan) and SoftBank Capital. FooMojo’s seed investors, Mike Maples Jr., Ron Conway and Baseline Ventures, also participated in the round. The funding will be used to transition the company from early growth through successful global expansion. Eric Hippeau, managing partner, SoftBank Capital will join Steve Anderson, founder and managing partner, Baseline Ventures, Ron Hornbaker, founder and chief executive officer, of FooMojo, Inc., and Scott Sorochak, chief revenue officer of FooMojo, Inc., on the FooMojo Board of Directors. (more…)