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Washing Pets Games for Girls

The first arcade games were spartan affairs with game play based upon visual gimmicks rather than themes. Over the decades, however, games have evolved to the point that they cover a surprising number of genres, invading niches traditionally dedicated to toys. Girls actually have a number of choices between games that allow them to wash pets.

PC Games
- For girls who can use a PC, there are more choices of pet-washing games than you can shake a scrubbing brush at. For those who prefer a lot of customization, EA's "Sims2: Pets" is a good choice, but it tends to focus heavily upon satisfying many demands of the pets rather than focusing on pet grooming. Legacy Games' "Pet Pals: Animal Doctor" is a bit more focused on pet grooming, but also features a pet healing aspect that many girls will enjoy. BigFish Games' "Cat Wash" is a time-management game that is entertaining, but may prove a bit challenging for younger girls.
Online Games
- For pure pet-bathing entertainment, few gaming systems can compete with the variety and "sudsy goodness" of the online pet-bathing games. Add to this the fact that these games are absolutely free to play and will work on any computer that can run Adobe Flash, and you have a value that is hard to beat. Online communities such as Dressup Me and GirlsgoGames contain a number of pet-bathing games such as "Pet Grooming Salon" or "Puppy Center," which are geared specifically to girls. The only downside to these sites is that the game volumes tend to run a bit loud.
Console Games
- Console games bring the pet-washing experience of PC games without the need for parental supervision or complex controls. Games such as EA's "Sim2: Pets" are available on many platforms such as PS2 and Wii, and bring the same features of the PC version with a simplified interface. EA's "Littlest Pet Shop" has some pet-grooming features, but tends to focus more upon mini-games and accessories. THQ's "Barbie Groom" and "Glam Pups" for the Wii console has more pet-grooming than most console games, but like many of the others, also focuses on fashion.
Portable Games
- Portable game systems have a selection of pet-washing games only to be rivaled by online sources. Aside from the traditional games such as EA's "Sims2: Pets" and "Littlest Pet Shop" (which exist on full-blown consoles and the PC), games abound that are specific to the hand-held gaming market. The Nintendo DS has a number of fantastic pet-washing and grooming games such as "Hamsterz Life," "Nintendogs" and "Pets Pals: New Leash on Life," which use the touch pad interface to create a realistic interaction with the game animals.

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