Feb 10, 2026 | 2:37 pm
Austin’s always-growing dating app landscape is now catering specifically to dog owners — or parents, as many of them would say. Nuzzl, a “dating app built for people who love dogs,” will debut in Austin first on February 21 at local brewery Central Machine Works.
If it’s important to a user that their dog approve their date first, Nuzzl even lets suitors send a real life gift: e-gift cards for treats. They don’t have to large amounts; in fact, the first 500 users will get two $2.50 gift cards from PetSmart to get them started.
“Our belief is that dog lovers make for better dates and better relationships,” said founder Ninis Samuel. “That shared interest means you instantly have something in common with people using Nuzzl. We wanted Austin to be the first to experience Nuzzl not only because it’s a social and tech savvy community, but it’s also one of the most dog-friendly cities in America.”…