# Dokonoko - Dogs&Cats Photo App

> Social network for sharing pet photos and information to ensure their safety. (iPhone/iPad app by Hobonichi Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dokonoko-dogs-and-cats-photo-app/id1079305396 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hobonichi Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/415596571)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 131 App Store ratings · 75 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Japanese
- Released: 2016-06-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dokonoko-dogs-and-cats-photo-app/id1079305396/reviews.md

## What is Dokonoko?

“Where do you belong, little guy?”

All cats or dogs have a place to call home in Dokonoko (Japanese for “Where are you from?”), whether they have a human family or not.

Dokonoko is a new social network for friends of cats and dogs everywhere—a place to keep a protective eye on your own pets, your friends’ pets, and even strays with no human family at all. Share pictures, vital data, and identifying features so that the animals you love are never alone, even when they’re lost or in trouble. 
Cats and dogs are our companions—we want to be there for them through their cutest moments and their most vulnerable hours.
We hope Dokonoko will bring together all of us who want to share the animals we love and help them when they need it.

## Key features

- Share pet photos
- Record vital data
- Track identifying features
- Connect with other pet lovers
- Monitor stray animals

## What do users think of Dokonoko?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💖 Very healing and enjoyable
- 🐶🐱 Cute pet photos and videos
- 🤝 Community support and connection
- 🆘 Useful lost pet alert system
- 🕊️ Peaceful and non-toxic environment
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🌟 Better than other social media
- 🥰 Fosters conversation and connection
- 📚 Useful pet information and columns
- 🔒 Private book feature
- 🚀 Fast uploads
- 😊 Wholesome and pure content
- 💯 Highly recommended

**Cons**

- ⚠️ Some users report strange/incompatible users
- 📉 Low user engagement on lost pet board (in some cases)
- 🚫 Limited to dogs and cats only
- 🌍 Primarily Japanese user base
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported
- 🖼️ Difficulty with image resizing/cropping
- 📹 Video upload issues reported

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot post videos after update
- Loading errors when posting images
- Notifications not loading
- User pages not loading properly
- Cannot log back in after reinstallation
- App is buggy
- General feed not loading photos
- Unable to upload own photos

**Most requested features**

- Add a title/theme for photos/videos
- Allow previewing owner's comments
- Translation interface for non-Japanese users
- Ability to post mass replies to comments
- Show number of posts per book
- Allow posting of other animals (birds, reptiles, etc.)
- Ability to resize/zoom images when uploading
- Improve lost pet board user engagement

## Recent user reviews (10 of 75)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dokonoko-dogs-and-cats-photo-app/id1079305396/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 癒されます。

*2025-12-02*

本当に犬好き・猫好きさん達が登録しているのがわかります。犬・猫達の何気ない日常の（興味の無い人からしたらつまらない）写真でも、投稿すると沢山の❤️をもらえます。住所近くの避難所を登録するので愛犬・愛猫が迷子になった時に捜索願いを出して目撃情報を募る事が出来るのも良いですね。たまに流れてきた迷子情報が「見つかりました」…ってなると、他人事かも知れませんが「良かったなぁ！」って思っちゃいます。編集部さん達のセンスあふれるコメントも嬉し楽しいです。

### 4/5 — 始めて3日で思ったこと

*2025-10-24*

全国の様々なネコちゃんワンちゃんを見ることができて、また自分も飼い猫の写真を投稿してコメントをし合ったりと、色々と癒されて楽しんでいます。

みなさんの投稿をたくさん見る場所で、その写真や動画のテーマのような「ひとこと題名」みたいなものを表記できるようになると、より飼い主様たちの気持ちやタップして動画を観てみようと思えたり、「いいね」がしやすいかなぁと感じました。
今のままでも楽しめていますが、わがままで希望を書いてみました。

とても癒されるアプリには間違いないので、今後も続けていきます。運営様、ありがとうございます。

### 5/5 — better than reddits r/aww

*2025-08-22, version 3.11.14*

better than reddits r/aww

### 4/5 — 可愛くて満足

*2025-07-26*

可愛い動物たちが見れるし、自分の子も可愛がってもらえてめちゃくちゃ平和🥰 
1ついうとすればひろばで飼い主からの一言？コメント？もプレビューできるとうれしいかもですね！

### 5/5 — Best App Ever!

*2025-07-04*

I originally downloaded it because I heard Itoi had something to do with it, but now it's just my favorite app on my phone!

### 5/5 — 平和で楽しいアプリです。

*2025-05-24*

よく管理されていてSNSにありがちなイタズラや悪意がなく可愛い犬猫の写真を楽しめます。

### 5/5 — Such a sweet and cute app

*2025-04-23*

This app is perfect, I only wish there were translation interfaces for non-Japanese users, it’s much better than scrolling other social media

### 5/5 — めんどくさがり屋な私が人生初レビュー🥵

*2025-04-05*

正直に言うと、私めちゃくちゃめんどくさがり屋で、アプリの評価なんて今まで1回も書いたことないんです😸
でも！！この「ドコノコ」だけは、本当にすごすぎて、初めてレビュー書いちゃいました。

最初は、投稿されてるワンちゃんやネコちゃんたちが可愛すぎて、見てるだけで超癒されてました。イライラした時とか、なんかもう爆発しそうな時でも、このアプリ開いて可愛い子たちを見てると、スーッて落ち着いて、「ま、いっか！」😆😼ってなれるんです。ほんとに天使すぎる！

それで、だんだん慣れてきたら、自分の愛犬も投稿しちゃったんだけど、もう…！！
いいねとかコメントとか来ると、ヤバいくらい嬉しい！
「可愛い〜！」とか言われてるのはうちの犬なのに、なんか私まで「ありがとぉぉぉ！」って叫びたくなるくらい幸せな気持ちになります（笑）。

しかも、気に入ったワンニャンはフォローもできるし、いつでも見に行けるからもう癒しの宝庫！
家族で「この子やばい！可愛い！」って言い合ったりして、会話も増えて楽しいです。

あと特に感動したのが、「迷子情報」の機能！
自分の近くで迷子になってる犬や猫がいると教えてくれるんです。チラシとかだけじゃなくて、ネットで広く呼びかけられるから、私も通勤とか犬の散歩の時に気をつけて見たりしてます。助け合えるって、めっちゃ素敵。

アプリ自体もすごく使いやすくて、すぐ慣れました！
犬猫飼ってる人、ほんと全員に教えてあげたいアプリです。
癒し、繋がり、もしもの備え、全部そろってる！ぜひ入れてみてください！

### 5/5 — Awesome!!

*2025-01-12*

This is one of the BEST apps ever! I also love how you can do PRIVATE books, just for you, no one else. This app is perfect! 😻🐶 I don’t think there is really any glitches. I would 100% recommend this app.

### 5/5 — Great

*2024-11-17, version 3.11.12*

This is a small app full of pictures of cats and dogs what more do you need?

## Frequently asked questions about Dokonoko

### What is Dokonoko?

Dokonoko is a social networking app designed for friends of cats and dogs. It allows users to share pictures and vital information about their pets, friends' pets, and even stray animals. The goal is to create a community that can keep a protective eye on animals and help them if they are lost or in trouble.

### What are the main features of Dokonoko?

Key features include sharing photos of pets, recording vital data such as breed and identifying features, and connecting with other animal lovers. Users can also monitor stray animals within the community, fostering a sense of collective care and protection for all cats and dogs.

### Is Dokonoko free to use?

Yes, the application is free to download and use. The provided information indicates that it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

### Who is Dokonoko for?

This app is intended for anyone who loves cats and dogs, whether they are pet owners, friends of pet owners, or simply individuals who care about the well-being of animals. It aims to bring together people who want to share their love for animals and help them when needed.

### How does Dokonoko help lost or stray animals?

By allowing users to share photos and identifying features of animals, the app creates a shared database. This can help reunite lost pets with their owners or allow the community to keep track of and potentially assist stray animals, ensuring they are not alone or in distress.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.16.0 — 2026-08-31

• We've updated the Square to make it easier to use.
  - All Posts: Shows everyone's posts, just like the classic Square.
  - Recommended: Displays recent recommended posts. Try refreshing the page to discover new ones!
  - Following: Shows your timeline, just like before.
• Guest users can now enjoy the app without logging in.
• Stability improvements and bug fixes.

### 3.15.0 — 2026-07-27

• Guest users can now enjoy the app without logging in.
• Stability improvements and bug fixes.

### 3.14.0 — 2026-06-25

• Stability improvements and bug fixes.

### 3.13.0 — 2026-03-01

• Stability improvements and bug fixes.

### 3.12.1 — 2025-11-08

• Stability improvements and bug fixes.

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