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As in ''The Sims'', the only way Sims could have small pets in ''[[The Sims 2]]'' base game was to have an aquarium, the '''Aquabox Five-Gallon Aquarium'''. It must be stocked by clicking on it and selecting the "Restock" options. Sims must feed the fish and clean the tank regularly, or they will die. ''[[The Sims 2: Pets]]'' added another stylish fish tank, which works the same as the base game aquarium. |
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In addition to [[dog]] and [[cat]], Sims can keep small pets, which require less caring. Small pets cannot be controllable like cats and dogs. They are less interactive animals. They can only be kept if their respective cage is bought and stocked. |
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[[File:The-sims-2-pets--20060824011216351_640w-1-.jpg|thumb|A womrat]][[File:WomratAndSim.jpg|175px|thumb|A Sim playing with her womrat]] In addition to [[dog]]s and [[cat]]s, ''The Sims 2: Pets'' added womrats and parrots. In order to have Sims keep them, the player must buy the appropriate cage in [[Buy mode]], then use the cage's "Restock" option to purchase the pet; womrats cost §75, while birds cost §400. The womrat cage is called the '''FMCU 3000''' (FMCU stands for "Fuzzy Mammal Containment Unit"), while the bird cage is the '''Tropico Avian Sanctuary'''. ''[[Apartment Life]]'', added the '''Modern Arf Indoor Dog Pen''', which allows Sims to keep a small dog in the pen; these dogs cost §500 and can be named. |
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Fish is the first small pet Sims can keep. They can buy the '''Aquabox Five-Gallon Aquarium''' and stock it with fish. Sims must feed them and clean the tank regularly, or the fish will eventually die. The fish isn't very interactive like other kinds of pets, because the only thing to do with it is to watch the fish. ''[[The Sims 2: Pets|Pets]]'' added another stylish fish tank, which is similar to the base game aquarium. ''[[Apartment Life]]'' added a huge decorative fish tank. It's very expensive and doesn't need to be fed. |
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{{Info|Note|Using the '''Modern Arf Indoor Dog Pen''' does not require the ''Pets'' expansion pack. The pen uses separate meshes, textures, and animations, all of which are included in ''Apartment Life''.}} |
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[[File:The-sims-2-pets--20060824011216351_640w-1-.jpg|thumb|A womrat]][[File:WomratAndSim.jpg|175px|thumb|A Sim playing with her womrat]] Womrat, parrot, and caged dog are the actual small pets that can be kept. Womrats and parrots came with ''[[The Sims 2: Pets]]'' while caged dog came with ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]''. In order to keep them, Sims must buy their cage from the [[Buy mode]]. Womrat requires a womrat cage, parrot requires a bird cage, and caged dog requires a small dog pen. Moreover, Sims can name these small pets. ''Pets'' is not required to keep a caged dog, because it's an individual object from ''Apartment Life'' that has its own animation and texture, thus, not needing the elements in ''Pets''. |
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These small pets are available in various fur and feather colors, though each cage or pen will only hold one small pet. Sims must feed them regularly. Womrats and birds will eventually starve if not fed, but a starving penned dog will be taken away by an Animal Control officer before it can die. Small pets that are hungry may bite, and ones that are starving will have "hungry" thought bubble above their heads. It is also important to keep the cage or pen clean, as a dirty cage not only brings down the room's [[Environment]] score, but lowers the small pet's mood, increasing the chances that it will bite. |
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Sims can play with and watch these small pets, and can carry along the parrot or penned dog. Also, parrots can be taught to talk. Once they've learned to talk, Sims can talk to them to build [[Charisma]] skill. Sims will also build [[Nature]] [[enthusiasm]]{{Vgversion|TS2:FT}} whenever they clean the cage or talk to a bird. |
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Bird cages can be opened. An open bird cage will eventually let the parrot out and it will fly around the house. Nearby Sims will think this is fun. Sims cannot interact with the parrot while it's flying, and it will not escape and cannot be caught by cats or dogs. |
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[[Skunk]]{{vgversion|TS2:P}} and [[Penguin]]{{Vgversion|TS2:S}} who wander around the house can also be petted. When they are petted, they will linger longer before leaving. Skunk will be very likely to spray Sims when they try to pet it. [[Werewolf]] has a higher chance to successfully pet the skunk. Penguin, on the other hand, has no difficulties to be petted. |
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A womrat or bird can be set free, and a penned dog can be given up for adoption. |
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| ⚫ | [[File:Snapshot releasebutterflies.jpg|thumb|right|Releasing butterflies]] |
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Small pets are the only pets that [[young adult]]s can keep on [[college]] lots, or that can be kept in vacation homes. |
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| ⚫ | [[File:Snapshot releasebutterflies.jpg|thumb|right|Releasing butterflies]]Sims can also keep [[Bug catching|collected butterflies and fireflies]]{{Vgversion|TS2:S}} in a jar. If they are not released, they will eventually die and the jar will have to be cleaned. Neither the [[maid]] nor the [[butler]] will clean it, though. |
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== The Sims 3 == |
== The Sims 3 == |
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Revision as of 23:00, 6 December 2012
Small Pets
A female Sim, feeding her parrot.
Small pets are pets that live in aquariums or cages and can be taken out briefly for Sims to play with. They require less attention than cats, dogs, and horses[TS3:Pets], but have fewer interactions, and are not counted as household members.
The Sims
In The Sims, only one small pet was available, the fish in the Poseidon's Adventure Aquarium. Sims obviously have to feed the fish and clean the tank to ensure they remain healthy.
In Livin' Large, the guinea pig was introduced. If the cage wasn't cleaned for a long time, and it bit a Sim, the Sim would become sick. The fastest and easiest way of curing this sickness is to buy the guinea pig painting and look at it.
Many more small pets were introduced with The Sims: Unleashed. Sims were able to go to Old Town and purchase a variety of small pets, including iguanas, turtles and small birds such as budgies and love birds. All of them require feeding and cleaning occasionally, but they don't need as much attention as cats and dogs. However, unlike cats and dogs, they can - and will - eventually die, no matter how carefully they are cared for. Parrots and Cockatoos can also be bought in Buy Mode, for §939 and §749, respectively. Sims can not only feed them crackers, but also talk to them, which boosts the selected Sim's Charisma.
The Sims 2
As in The Sims, the only way Sims could have small pets in The Sims 2 base game was to have an aquarium, the Aquabox Five-Gallon Aquarium. It must be stocked by clicking on it and selecting the "Restock" options. Sims must feed the fish and clean the tank regularly, or they will die. The Sims 2: Pets added another stylish fish tank, which works the same as the base game aquarium.
In addition to dogs and cats, The Sims 2: Pets added womrats and parrots. In order to have Sims keep them, the player must buy the appropriate cage in Buy mode, then use the cage's "Restock" option to purchase the pet; womrats cost §75, while birds cost §400. The womrat cage is called the FMCU 3000 (FMCU stands for "Fuzzy Mammal Containment Unit"), while the bird cage is the Tropico Avian Sanctuary. Apartment Life, added the Modern Arf Indoor Dog Pen, which allows Sims to keep a small dog in the pen; these dogs cost §500 and can be named.
These small pets are available in various fur and feather colors, though each cage or pen will only hold one small pet. Sims must feed them regularly. Womrats and birds will eventually starve if not fed, but a starving penned dog will be taken away by an Animal Control officer before it can die. Small pets that are hungry may bite, and ones that are starving will have "hungry" thought bubble above their heads. It is also important to keep the cage or pen clean, as a dirty cage not only brings down the room's Environment score, but lowers the small pet's mood, increasing the chances that it will bite.
Sims can play with and watch these small pets, and can carry along the parrot or penned dog. Also, parrots can be taught to talk. Once they've learned to talk, Sims can talk to them to build Charisma skill. Sims will also build Nature enthusiasm[TS2:FT] whenever they clean the cage or talk to a bird.
Bird cages can be opened. An open bird cage will eventually let the parrot out and it will fly around the house. Nearby Sims will think this is fun. Sims cannot interact with the parrot while it's flying, and it will not escape and cannot be caught by cats or dogs.
A womrat or bird can be set free, and a penned dog can be given up for adoption.
Small pets are the only pets that young adults can keep on college lots, or that can be kept in vacation homes.
Sims can also keep collected butterflies and fireflies[TS2:S] in a jar. If they are not released, they will eventually die and the jar will have to be cleaned. Neither the maid nor the butler will clean it, though.
The Sims 3
- See also: Minor pet
In The Sims 3 many aquatic animals, including fish, frogs, snails, and crocodiles, and insects can be caught and placed in an aquarium or terrarium.
Animals in aquariums must be fed regularly but can essentially live forever.
In The Sims 3: Pets, small pets reappear as minor pets:
- Birds: Blue Gold Macaw, Catalina Macaw, Cockatoo, Congo African Gray, Crow, Falcon, Spotted Sixam, Yellow Naped Amazon, Cardinal, Easter Bluebird, Gold finch, Lilac Breasted Roller, Nuthatch, Parakeet, Pigeon, Owl
- Lizards: Anole Lizard, Ancient Dragon, Gecko, Chameleon, Pygmy Komodo Dragon, Agama Lizard, Texas Spiny Lizard, Iguana
- Rodents: Chinchilla, Hedgehog, Squirrel, Rat, Shrew, Womrat, Chipmunk
- Snakes: Yellow Python, Garter Snake, Emerald Tree Boa Snake, Malayan Krait Snake, Yellow Chondro Python, Scarlet King Snake, San Francisco Garter Snake, Iridescent Shieldtail Snake, Mini Python
- Turtles: Barbour's Map Turtle, Spotted Turtle, Eastern Box Turtle, Indian Roofed Turtle, Red Eared Slider Turtle, Pygmy Tortoise, Spiny Turtle, Western Painted Turtle
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A frog swimming in an aquarium.
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A crocodile in a fish bowl.
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Ten types of butterflies in terrariums.
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A Lizard
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