Leading social mobile gamemaker ngmoco and the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) have teamed up in the fight against animal cruelty. In the promotional campaign, game players can donate directly to the ASPCA through ngmoco’s award-winning iPhone and iPod touch pet simulation titles, Touch Pets Dogs 2 and Touch Pets Cats, and receive collectible in-game items for their virtual pets. 
 
“It is exciting to work with a company like ngmoco that is using its popular games as a force for philanthropic good,” said Steve Froehlich, vice president of development and membership for the ASPCA.  “Touch Pets players who donate during the game contribute to a worthwhile cause dedicated to helping our animal companions, and are also able to care for and adopt a virtual pet of their very own in the process.”

Designed by Andrew Stern, creator of the virtual pet genre, Touch Pets Dogs 2 and Touch Pets Cats take players to virtual playgrounds in the palm of their hand.  Dog lovers will feel right at home in Touch Pets Dogs 2, where players can adopt a puppy and teach it new tricks, including fetching toys and balancing on agility balls.  Players create a custom playland for man’s best friend, with all kinds of doggie toys, including remote controlled planes, flying discs, chew toys, doggie treats and more.  

Feline fans can adopt up to six kittens from five different cat breeds from the App Store in Touch Pets Cats.  Kitty owners can also create a virtual playground for their feline companions, expanding their home with new rooms decked with their favorite decor. 

“We are pleased to be able to support the ASPCA’s mission through ngmoco’s Touch Pets games,” said Neil Young, CEO of ngmoco. “Our pets, whether they’re virtual or real, give us countless hours of love and affection, and we want to do our part to protect them.”

ngmoco’s pet simulation titles Touch Pets Dogs 2 and Touch Pets Cats offer players the ability to donate directly to the ASPCA via both apps.  Both Touch Pets Dogs 2 and Touch Pets Cats are available now for iPhone and iPod touch devices and on the App Store.