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[[Pet]]s were first introduced in ''[[The Sims: Unleashed]]'', which Sims can adopt and have as a new addition to the family. [[stray|Stray pets]] may occasionally appear on the lot or around the neighborhood being played, and can be [[Adoption#Adopting pets|adopted]] if a Sim builds a high relationship with them, also Sims can buy them at the [[Pet store]], which is much more easier. Pet store adopted pets will automatically have a 50 mutual daily relationship points with their adopter, while other members of the family will have to work on their relationship with them.

 

[[File:The_Sims_Unleashed_06.jpg|thumb|left|[[Pleasant family|The Pleasant family]] and their pets in ''The Sims Unleashed'']]

Also, new wild animals came with the new gardening system in ''Unleashed''. When a Sim has a vegetable patch with crops in it, especially carrots, the lot is likely to be visited by rabbits and gophers, which can quickly destroy the garden. The only way of getting rid of them is by buying a [[cat]] or using a scarecrow to scare them off.

 

 

===The Sims: Makin' Magic===

In ''[[The Sims: Makin' Magic]]'', there is a [[Spells (The Sims: Makin' Magic)|spell]] named Toadification that temporarily turns a Sim into a toad. However it's rather dangerous, since it's stated that since the mayor's wife was caught kissing one, toads were run out of [[SimCity]] and are declared illegal (even though it's not in some areas, don't let people catch the Sim casting the spell). Besides the toad, if one of the spells backfires, there is a chance that the Sim will be swarmed by snakes and freak out. However, toads and snakes do not appear unless summoned or created by magic. Also, Sims should be extra careful using this spell if they have Dragons, since they enjoy eating toads, and that will cause the Sim transformed to die.

[[File:Sirxtommy123-Scrapbook6b.jpg|thumb|left|The three dragons available in ''Makin' Magic'', from left to right: Burnie, Torch and Pyritie]]

[[Dragon]]s are also types of pets available in ''[[The Sims: Makin' Magic]]''. Dragon eggs cost 49 MagiCoins, and are available from [[Vicki Vampiress]] in [[Magic Town]], where dragon treats and toys can also be bought. There are three colors of the dragons, red, gold and purple, and named Burnie, Pyritie, and Torch respectively. The color of a dragon depends on how the Sim interacts with it. Dragons eat flowers around the lot, especially yellow daffodils. They may also eat spoiled food and trash piles. Toads are a special Dragon delicacy, so when Sims have a Dragon, they should be extra careful using the Toadification [[Spells (The Sims: Makin' Magic)|spell]] if they want to see their neighbors again.

 

In the neighborhood view, there are also certain birds and ducks that players can place as decorations.

===The Sims 2: Pets===

[[File:Ts2 pets pagecover image.png|thumb|Pets and their owners in ''The Sims 2: Pets'']]

 

[[Stinky Skunk|Skunk]] can also be found in ''Pets''. They can be petted, watched or shooed, although the skunk will spray Sims if they try the first two. A skunk may also spray pets.

===The Sims 2: Seasons===

In ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons|Seasons]]'', [[penguin]]s made an appearance, and can sometimes appear on the lot, mostly in winter, or if there are fish on the lot. A Sim can either 'Pet' or 'Shoo' a penguin, but the penguin will do other things on the lot, such as slide in the snow, eat fish on the ground and talk to snowmen.

 

Also in ''Seasons'', Sims have the ability to [[Bug catching#Butterflies and Fireflies|catch]] butterflies in the daytime and fireflies at night. Once they are caught, the only interaction that is possible with them is 'Release'. Sims also can catch fish and can gain talent badges for fishing.

===The Sims 2: Freetime===

In ''[[FreeTime]]'', part of the [[Nature|Nature hobby]] allows Sims to catch a variety of species of spiders, beetles and butterflies. Bugs caught can be viewed in the Sim's bug collection. Sometimes, while a Sim is catching bugs, he or she may be chased by bees.

===The Sims 2: Apartment Life===

In ''Apartment Life'' another small pet, a toy dog, is added. Players can buy an indoor dog pen to get one. The interactions are about the same as a womrat's or parrot's.

 

Another small addition is the birds that sometimes might fly across the sky in "V" shapes. The birds are mainly for show, the player cannot do anything with them.

===The Sims 3: Late Night===

===The Sims 3: Pets===

Animals are featured in the [[expansion pack]], ''[[The Sims 3: Pets]]'', as well as a new pet, [[horse]]s. Not only are there horses but a new collection of [[cat]]s, [[dog]]s, lizards, turtles, snakes and birds. There are also NPC animals such as deer, skunks, and raccoons. Horses, cats and dogs are fully controllable, just as [[Sim]]s.

 

=== The Sims 3: Store ===

 

==The Sims 4==

There are [[Fishing (The Sims 4)|fish]], frogs, [[Rocket Science#Collectibles|space creatures]] and insects that Sims can [[Collecting (The Sims 4)|collect]] and keep as [[pet (small)|pets]] in ''[[The Sims 4]]''.