This is an expansion pack for The Sims, released in 2002 for PC and Mac. It requires the base game to play and significantly enhances the life simulation experience by introducing a comprehensive pet ownership system. The pack focuses on integrating animal companions into the daily lives of your Sims, bringing both new joys and responsibilities.

Expanding Your Sim's World with Animal Companions

This expansion pack introduces a variety of pets, transforming them from static objects into active members of the household. Players can now bring dogs and cats into their Sims' lives, with the ability to train them, care for them, and even participate in pet shows. Beyond these core companions, smaller pets like parrots, lizards, and turtles are also available, offering different levels of interaction and care.

New Gameplay Mechanics and Opportunities

What new activities can Sims engage in with pets?

Pet ownership brings new challenges and rewards. Sims can teach their puppies housebreaking, or enlist the help of a Pet Trainer character for assistance. The introduction of pet shows provides a venue for Sims to showcase their animals' obedience, temperament, and tricks, offering a competitive element. Furthermore, pets can facilitate social interactions, as a walk in the park with a pet is presented as an opportunity to meet new neighbors.

Gardening and New Careers

In addition to pet-related activities, this expansion introduces gardening. Sims can cultivate their own vegetable plots, harvest crops, and store them in a pantry. These harvested goods can then be sold at a farmer's market or consumed by the Sims. A unique benefit of gardening is the assistance provided by feline companions, who can help protect crops by chasing away pests like rabbits and gophers.

The expansion also adds three new career paths for Sims to pursue: Chef, Circus Performer, and Veterinarian, further diversifying the life simulation experience.

What new items are included?

Over 125 new objects are added with this expansion, catering to both pets and their human owners. These items enhance the pet care experience and provide new decorative and functional options for Sim households.

Basic Game Information

This is an expansion pack for The Sims, released in 2002. It is available for PC (Microsoft Windows) and Mac platforms. The genres associated with this content include Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, and Strategy.

Additional Content

There are no downloadable content (DLC) packs, further expansions, remakes, or remasters available for this specific expansion pack.