Those given to making rude remarks about Pidi, the adorable pet that left an ambitious and arrogant politician alleged to be steeped in corruption feeling humiliated, are probably not going to like this. A new family-friendly streaming service, buddi, has been launched in the USA, and will feature pet-focused content 24×7.
Think Netflix for pet people and animal lovers. That’s buddi. Given that 66% of households in the USA now include at least one pet, up from 56% in 1988, and the success movies about dogs and cats—think Marley & Me (2008), Cats & Dogs (2001), Beethoven (1992), and more—have enjoyed over the years, this was bound to happen someday.
The service curates and creates content that includes ad-free movies, shows, and documentaries, and streams it to your television or mobile device. In a press release, buddi said all of it is feel-good content about dogs, cats, horses, and other companion animals.
Americans spend an increasing amount on streaming services every year. In 2024, the average household is likely to spend $61 a month for four streaming services, and nearly 90% of adults pay for at least one service. But until now, none has geared content to the massive and growing demographic of pet owners and animal lovers, buddi said in the release.
“Like most people who use streaming services, I used to spend more time scrolling through titles than watching anything,” buddi co-founder Layla Kasha said. “We love animals and wanted to create a service for people like us—people who want to watch educational and entertaining content about dogs, cats, and other companion animals that’s fun for people of all ages. So, we came up with the idea of buddi to bring together all the animal-related content we could find in one place.”
The service claims that buddi is different from other streaming services. All the content is family-friendly, and it’s completely commercial free. There is also educational content where pet owners can learn about health, nutrition, grooming, travelling with companion animals, and other topics. And the team is on the lookout for new content, including new movies and shows, buddi originals, and more.
The service currently costs $7.99 a month or $79 per annum, and offers a free seven-day trial. For every new subscriber, buddi makes a donation to a Champion of the Month, an animal-based charity that changes monthly. To subscribe, visit watchbuddi.com.
Source: PR Newswire
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