How to Adopt a Pet in Sims 2 Pets
How to Adopt a Pet in Sims 2 Pets
Here's a comprehensive explanation on how to adopt a pet in The Sims 2: Pets expansion pack:
Methods to Acquire Pets
There are several ways to get pets in The Sims 2: Pets:
1. Create a pet in Create-A-Pet mode when starting a new family or adding to an existing one1[1].
2. Adopt through the Pet Adoption Service by calling on the phone1[2].
3. Visit the Pet Store in the neighborhood to purchase pets1[2].
4. Befriend and adopt stray animals that wander around the neighborhood1[3].
5. Have two pets mate to produce offspring[8].
Adopting Through Pet Adoption Service
To adopt a pet through the Pet Adoption Service:
1. Have your Sim use a phone and select "Call" then "Services"[1].
2. Choose "Pet Adoption Service" from the options[1].
3. You'll see a catalog of cats and dogs of different breeds to choose from[1].
4. Select the pet you want to adopt.
5. Pay the adoption fee of 200 Simoleons[6].
6. An Adoption Agent will deliver the pet to your home[6].
Visiting the Pet Store
To adopt from the Pet Store:
1. Place the "Planetary Pet Store" lot in your neighborhood if it's not already there[1].
2. Have your Sim visit the Pet Store lot.
3. Browse the cats and dogs in glass enclosures[1].
4. Select the pet you want to purchase.
5. Complete the transaction to add the pet to your household.
Adopting Strays
To adopt a stray animal:
1. Wait for stray animals to appear on your lot[4].
2. Have your Sim interact with the stray to build a relationship.
3. Use interactions like "Give Love", "Play", "Stroke", and "Feed Treat" to increase the relationship[4].
4. Once the daily relationship reaches 60 or above, the "Adopt" option will appear[4].
5. Select "Adopt" to add the stray to your household for free[4].
Types of Pets Available
The main types of pets you can adopt are:
1. Cats[10] 2. Dogs[10] 3. Puppies and Kittens[12]
Smaller pets that can be purchased but not adopted include:
4. Parrots[10] 5. Womrats[10] 6. Fish[10]
Additional Tips
- You can customize pets' appearances, personalities, and names when creating them[1]. - Pets have needs similar to Sims that must be met, including hunger, comfort, bladder, energy, fun, social, and hygiene[11]. - Train your pets to prevent unwanted behaviors like scratching furniture or going to the bathroom indoors[11]. - Consider getting pet toys and beds to keep your pets happy and comfortable[11]. - Remember that caring for pets takes time and effort, so don't adopt too many at once if you're new to pet care in the game[1].
By following these methods, you can add furry (or feathered) companions to your Sims' households and enjoy the new gameplay elements introduced in The Sims 2: Pets expansion pack.