A desktop virtual pet simulation built from scratch using C++ and OpenGL.
Currently featuring an adorable penguin companion—with plans to add more pet assets in the future!

🐧 About the Project

Virtual Pets brings a playful and interactive pet to your desktop. Watch your penguin pet waddle, play, and interact! This project serves as a hands-on exploration of graphics programming, animation, and game logic in a custom engine.

✨ Features

• Cute penguin pet with animated behaviors
• Built from the ground up with C++ and OpenGL
• Designed for extensibility—new pets and features coming soon!
• Playful, interactive desktop experience

🚧 Future Plans

• Add more pet assets (dogs, cats, dragons, etc.)
• Expand interactions and animations
• Customization options for your pets
• Sound effects and additional UI improvements

🛠️ Technologies Used

• C++
• OpenGL
• Custom game loop and rendering system

📷 Screenshots

📦 Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Jayesh-27/Virtual-Pets.git

2. Build and run the project:
   • Make sure you have a C++ compiler and OpenGL installed.
   • Follow build instructions in the repository (update this section as needed).

🤝 Contributing

Contributions, suggestions, and new pet ideas are welcome!
Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

📫 Contact

• LinkedIn
• Email: jayeshgfatnani27@gmail.com

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“Adopt a pixelated pet and bring your desktop to life!”