The Times of India

Petfishing: The adorable dating trend taking over swipes Cute way of attracting people or sneaky red flag?

Gen Z daters are using 'petfishing' featuring pets in profile pictures to appear more appealing and responsible. This tactic, leveraging the 'halo effect,' boosts likes and dates. While it can facilitate offline meetups, petfishing becomes a red flag when the pet isn't theirs, potentially leading to disappointment and betrayal for genuine animal lovers.