🐱🐶 Heartopia Pets Complete Guide
Master cat and dog care, adoption, breeding, Oak-Oak forest companion, wild animals, and unlock all pet content.
⚡ How to Get Pets?
Pet care unlocks at D.G. Rank 12 through Mrs. Joan's Pet Shop. Cats unlock first, and dogs require completing the cat care tutorial first. Oak-Oak is a special companion through the forest questline.
Pet Types & Unlock Requirements
| Pet Type | Unlock Condition | Cost | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Care | D.G. Rank 12 | 500 gold (examination fee) | Hobby Expansion Ticket |
| Dog Care | D.G. Rank 12 | 500 gold (examination fee) | Must unlock Cat Care first |
| Oak-Oak | D.G. Rank 6+ | Free | Complete Astralis in Forest quest |
| Wild Animals | D.G. Rank 7 | Free | Find feeding stations |
📑 Quick Navigation
🐾 Pet System Overview
Heartopia features four major pet classification systems, each with different unlock paths, care mechanisms, and exclusive rewards. From adorable cats and loyal dogs to the mysterious Oak-Oak tree spirit and wild animals, pets add depth and companionship to your Heartopia journey.
Cat Care System
Unlock: D.G. Rank 12 (first pet care hobby)
Cats are the first pet care hobby unlocked in Heartopia. Each cat has unique breeds, textures, and dual personality traits, ensuring every player's virtual family is unique.
Key Features:
- • Adopt multiple cats (unlocked by level)
- • Each cat has unique personality traits (clingy, sensitive, lazy, etc.)
- • Gain pet XP through interactions and level up
- • Photo poses earn stars to exchange for furniture
- • Can cross-breed to create new fur color variants
Dog Care System
Unlock: D.G. Rank 12 (must complete cat tutorial first)
Dog care was expanded in version 0.4.2 with new interactions and reaction animations. Dogs have more outgoing interactions than cats, including following you, participating in activities, and outdoor adventures.
Key Features:
- • Must unlock Cat Care hobby first
- • Expanded interaction reactions (v0.4.2+)
- • Can follow you through town square
- • Speed limit: riding motorcycle too fast causes dogs to fall behind
- • Similar breeding and leveling system to cats
Oak-Oak Forest Companion
Unlock: Complete Astralis in Forest main questline
Oak-Oak is a unique roaming tree spirit character deeply connected to Heartopia's main story. Appears once per day at different island locations, and you can use your pickaxe to dig its roots for Wandering Oak Wood.
Key Features:
- • Can only be found once per day (real-time reset)
- • Location changes randomly each day
- • Each interaction gives 3 Wandering Oak Wood
- • Used for crafting advanced outdoor furniture
- • Has special story content with Cassie and Patti
Wild Animal Care System
Unlock: D.G. Rank 7 (through Town Guide menu quest)
Wild animal care is a passive system with no adoption required. You discover feeding stations scattered across the island, feed 8 different wild animals daily with their favorite foods to increase bonding and earn rewards.
Key Features:
- • No RNG, based on consistent daily feeding
- • 8 different wild animal species
- • Bonding system unlocks special photos
- • Complete wildlife collection provides rewards
- • Some animals have special stories or interactions
🐱 Cat Care Complete Guide
Cat care is not optional content—it's the core of Heartopia's pet system. It's connected to dog care, breeding systems, and all subsequent pet content. Mastering cat care opens all doors to the pet ecosystem.
How to Unlock Cat Care?
Reach D.G. Rank 12
- Mainly through completing daily guild tasks
- Earn contribution medals
- Estimated 2-3 weeks real-time
Unlock other hobbies first
- Gardening
- Fishing
- Cooking
- Birdwatching
- Insect Catching
- These are prerequisites
Obtain Hobby Expansion Ticket
- Obtained through guild rewards
- Obtained through specific quest chains
- Usually auto-unlocks quest when reaching D.G. Rank 12
Visit Mrs. Joan
- Location: Pet Shop in town square
- Deliver Hobby Expansion Ticket
- Complete cat care tutorial
Cat Personality Traits Explained
Each cat has two personality traits that significantly affect care needs and behavior:
| Trait | Effect | Care Difficulty | Suggestion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clingy | Will follow you, but may damage furniture | Medium | Prepare to repair furniture |
| Sensitive | Picky eater, needs premium food | High | Prepare high-quality fish jerky |
| Lazy | Needs more sleep time | Low | Provide comfortable bed |
| Playful | Needs lots of play interaction | High | Provide multiple toys |
| Independent | Fewer interaction needs | Low | Best for busy players |
| Friendly | Gets along well with other pets | Low | Suitable for multi-pet households |
💡 Focus on your playstyle. If you're a busy player, choose 'Lazy' or 'Independent' cats. If you want high interaction, choose 'Playful' or 'Clingy' cats.
Cat Levels & Rewards
Raising hobby level is the only way to own multiple cats. Gain experience through daily interactions with pets (feeding, bathing, petting).
| Level | Unlock | Reward | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | Cattery VIP 1 | Allows 1 cat | Initial |
| Lv. 2 | Pet Stroll | Cats can follow you around | 3-5 days |
| Lv. 3 | Cattery VIP 2 | Allows 2 cats + 10% growth acceleration | 1 week |
| Lv. 5 | Cattery VIP 3 + Auto-Feed 1 | Allows 3 cats + offline auto-feeding | 2 weeks |
| Lv. 7 | Advanced Breeding | Better breeding results | 3 weeks |
| Lv. 10 | Cattery VIP 5 (MAX) | Allows 5 cats + highest cosmetic slots | 1 month+ |
🐶 Dog Care Complete Guide
Dog care was introduced in version 0.4.2, working similarly to cat care but with unique interactions and behaviors.
Unlocking Dog Care
Prerequisites:
- Must unlock and start cat care first
- Complete cat care initial tutorial
- Reach D.G. Rank 12
- Obtain second Hobby Expansion Ticket
Process:
- Return to Mrs. Joan's Pet Shop
- Submit your Hobby Expansion Ticket
- Choose Dog Care hobby (not cat)
- Complete dog care tutorial
- Adopt your first dog
💡 Unlock dog care 3-5 days after adopting your first cat.
Dogs vs Cats Differences
| Aspect | Cats | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Following | Can follow indoors | Can follow through town |
| Speed Limit | No special restrictions | Riding motorcycle too fast causes them to fall behind |
| Interaction Style | Independent, needs invitation | More outgoing, active interaction |
| Sociality | Medium | High |
🌳 Oak-Oak Forest Companion Complete Guide
Oak-Oak is a mysterious tree spirit character deeply connected to Heartopia's main story. It's not a pet adoption, but a daily recurring quest object that provides Wandering Oak Wood each time.
How to Unlock Oak-Oak
Reach D.G. Rank 6
Much earlier than pet care, through regular quest progress
Complete 10 daily resident requests
- Accept daily tasks from town NPCs
- Can be any simple task
- Triggers after completing the 10th
Receive mysterious letter
- You'll receive a mysterious letter from someone in town
- Asks you to meet at northeast corner of map
- Reveal: It's Andrew (Mr. Moped!)
Daily Oak-Oak Routine
Location Rules:
- Appearance frequency - Once per real-time date
- Location - Any tree location on the island
- Map marker - After completing initial quest, map shows its daily location
- Main areas - Tends toward forest areas (especially near jumping puzzle)
Collection Process:
- Check your map to see Oak-Oak's location today
- Ride motorcycle or walk to location
- Interact with Oak-Oak
- Use your pickaxe to dig its roots
- Obtain 3 Wandering Oak Wood
- Repeat daily (real-time every 24 hours)
💡 Best Practice: Check location each morning, make Oak-Oak collection part of your daily routine.
🦌 Wild Animal Care System
Wild animal care is a passive, no-adoption system. You discover feeding stations scattered across the entire island, feed wild animals daily with their favorite foods to increase their bonding.
8 Wild Animal Species
Llama
Favorite Food: High-quality hay, fresh produce
Weather: Sunny for maximum bonding
Reward: Unique llama photo pack
💡 Makes friendly lowing sounds when fed
Alpaca
Favorite Food: Grain mixture, legume feed
Weather: Cloudy days
Reward: Alpaca wool craft items unlock
💡 May follow you after building bonding
Capybara
Favorite Food: Water plants, fresh vegetables (mainly lettuce)
Weather: Rainy or wet conditions
Reward: Capybara-themed furniture
💡 Likes being near water, found at feeding stations close to water
Deer
Favorite Food: Ferns, leaves, acorns
Weather: Cloudy or evening
Reward: Antler craft materials
💡 Shyest wild animal, needs more patience
Raccoon
Favorite Food: Nuts, seeds, small fish
Weather: Active at night
Reward: Playful raccoon emoji pack
💡 Sometimes steals items from your trash
Squirrel
Favorite Food: Nuts (pine nuts, walnuts), acorns
Weather: Sunny autumn days
Reward: Squirrel collection cards
💡 Acts in groups, multiple squirrels visit simultaneously
Rabbit
Favorite Food: Carrots, lettuce, dandelions
Weather: Cloudy on lawn areas
Reward: Rabbit-themed toys
💡 Most active in spring and summer
Bear
Favorite Food: Berries, honey, high-protein foods
Weather: Autumn (food storage period)
Reward: Bear specimen furniture
💡 Rarest visitor, difficult to build bonding
⚠️ Maintain safe distance
Bonding System
How It Works:
- Base bonding - Daily feeding gives base points
- Weather bonus - Feeding in favorite weather = extra 25% points
- Food bonus - Favorite food vs standard food gives different points
- Streak - Daily consistent feeding builds streak rewards
| Scenario | Points |
|---|---|
| Standard food, any weather | 5 pts |
| Favorite food, any weather | 10 pts |
| Standard food, best weather | 6.25 pts |
| Favorite food, best weather | 12.5 pts |
⏰ Pet Care Daily Routine
The key to pet care is consistency and daily interaction. Making these part of your daily tasks will quickly build levels and bonds.
🌅 Morning
First thing in game
Check Oak-Oak location:
- Check map
- Go to its daily location
- Dig roots with pickaxe
- Obtain 3 Wandering Oak Wood
Feed pets (cats/dogs):
- Check pet hunger
- Place fresh food in food bowl
- Wait for pets to eat (1-2 minutes)
- Give praise interaction
Collect wild animals:
- Go to nearest feeding station
- Feed with favorite food
- Take interesting photos
- Record bonding progress
⏱️ 10-15 minutes
☀️ Midday
Mid-game
Pet interaction:
- Pet your pets
- Play with them (5-10 minutes)
- Gain XP and build bonds
- Observe their actions and behavior
Additional wild animal visit:
- Go to another feeding station
- Interact with different species
- Continue building bonding
⏱️ 10-15 minutes
🌙 Evening
Before sleep
Evening feeding:
- Last check of pet hunger
- Place fresh food
- Ensure they're ready for night
Sleep time interaction:
- Interact with sleeping pets
- Gentle affectionate interaction
- End the day
⏱️ 5 minutes
🪑 Pet Furniture & Environment
Pet furniture isn't just decorative—it actually affects your pet's happiness and behavior. Different furniture encourages different activities and interactions.
Essential Furniture
Pet Bed
Purpose: Sleep and rest
Cost: Relatively cheap
Benefit: Improves sleep quality, faster energy recovery
💡 Purchase at least one bed per pet
Food Bowl
Purpose: Daily feeding
Cost: Cheapest item
Benefit: Allows food placement and eating animation
💡 One dedicated food bowl per pet (prevents competition)
Water Bowl
Purpose: Hydration
Cost: Similar to food bowl
Benefit: Keeps pets hydrated and happy
💡 One water bowl per pet
📈 Pet Leveling & Rewards System
XP Sources
| Interaction | XP | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding | 10 XP | 2-3 times per pet per day |
| Petting/Affection | 15 XP | 1 time per pet per day |
| Playing | 20 XP | 1-2 times per pet per day |
| Bathing | 25 XP | 1-2 times per pet per week |
| Photography | 30 XP | 2-3 times per pet per week |
| Successful Breeding | 50 XP | Maximum 1 time per pet per week |
Level Thresholds
| Level | XP Required | Cumulative XP | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | 0 | 0 | Cat Care initial |
| Lv. 2 | 100 | 100 | Pet Stroll ability |
| Lv. 3 | 150 | 250 | Cattery VIP 2 (2 pets) |
| Lv. 4 | 200 | 450 | Advanced bathing options |
| Lv. 5 | 250 | 700 | Cattery VIP 3 (3 pets) + Auto-Feed 1 |
| Lv. 6 | 300 | 1000 | Breeding preparation |
| Lv. 7 | 350 | 1350 | Breeding unlock |
| Lv. 8 | 400 | 1750 | Higher breeding success rate |
| Lv. 9 | 450 | 2200 | Advanced breeding materials |
| Lv. 10 | 500 | 2700 | Cattery VIP 5 (5 pets) - Maximum |
🧬 Pet Breeding System
Breeding allows you to create new pet variants with parental traits. This is the endgame content of the pet system.
When to Unlock Breeding
- Hobby level 7 or higher
- Own 2 or more pets of the same species
- Both pets in good health condition
- Have breeding equipment items (purchase from Mrs. Joan)
Breeding Process
Step 1: Choose Compatible Pair
- Same species required (both cats or both dogs)
- Consider personality compatibility
- Check health status
- Ideal friendship can improve results
Step 2: Initiate Breeding
- Interact with both pets
- Choose 'Breeding Pair' option
- Confirm pairing
- Receive confirmation cooldown (48 hours)
Success Rate
Average Success: 85-90%
Base breeding success rate: +60%
Each parent's hobby level: +5% per level (max +50%)
High parent bond level: +15%
Breeding at pet's best time: +10%
Low health status: -20%
If breeding fails, parents get cooldown, but no other penalty. Try again.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Pet Unlock & Acquisition
What rank do I need to unlock pet care?
You need to reach Developer's Guild Rank 12 to unlock Cat Care. Dog Care also requires DG Rank 12, but you must complete the Cat Care tutorial first.
What are the prerequisites for pet care?
You must first unlock these hobbies: Gardening, Fishing, Cooking, Birdwatching, and Insect Catching. Then obtain a Hobby Expansion Ticket when reaching DG Rank 12.
Where do I get Hobby Expansion Ticket?
Through guild rewards or completing specific quest chains. When you reach DG Rank 12, you usually automatically receive it or as a quest completion reward.
Can I unlock Cat and Dog Care simultaneously?
No. You must complete the Cat Care tutorial first, then you can unlock Dog Care (requires second Ticket).
How many pets can I own?
Maximum 5 cats and 5 dogs (10 total). Need to unlock multi-pet slots by raising each hobby's level.
What is the pet adoption cost?
500 gold per pet (examination fee).
Can I exchange pets for free?
Yes, if you don't like a pet, you can return it to Mrs. Joan and get back part of the 500 gold.
Why does my dog fall behind when I ride my motorcycle?
Dogs have a speed limit for following. Moving too fast (like riding motorcycle) causes dogs to be unable to keep up and return home. Walking or slow movement allows dogs to follow.
Daily Care
How often do I need to feed pets?
Recommended 2-3 times per day. Morning, noon, and evening. Missing a few times won't harm pets, but consistent care levels up faster.
Can I care for pets remotely?
Most interactions require you to be in-game. However, the Auto-Feed structure unlocked at Level 5 can automatically feed pets while you're offline.
Will my pets die?
No. In Heartopia, pets don't die. Neglecting care only reduces their happiness and level progress, but they still survive.
What happens if my pet gets sick?
Health decline affects pet interactions and breeding success rate. Maintain regular feeding, playing, and high mood to maintain 100% health.
Can I train pets for specific behaviors?
Yes, but through interaction rather than formal training. Playing teaches pets new actions, petting changes their personality reactions.
Do pets have birthdays?
Some pets have special birthday events. Get extra interaction options and rewards on pet's birthday.
Leveling & Rewards
How fast can I level up pet hobby level?
Depends on daily interaction consistency. One pet gives about 100-150 XP per day. Reaching Level 10 usually takes 2-3 months of regular interaction.
What are the benefits of leveling pet level?
Each level unlocks new features: More pet slots (L3, L5, L10), auto-feed (L5), breeding (L7), and exclusive furniture.
Can I accelerate level progress?
Yes! Having multiple pets, daily playing, bathing, and photography all increase XP. Daily consistency is key.
When does pet level reach maximum?
Maximum Level 10 can be reached after 4-6 weeks of consistent daily interaction (depending on play frequency).
Oak-Oak & Wandering Oak Wood
Does Oak-Oak appear in the same location every day?
No. Oak-Oak appears at different locations each day (anywhere trees can grow). After completing initial quest, map marker shows its location.
Can I miss a day of Oak-Oak?
Yes, but you can only get 3 Wandering Oak Wood per day. If you miss a day, you lose that day's 3. Build a daily collection habit.
What is Wandering Oak Wood used for?
Mainly for crafting advanced outdoor furniture. Also used for planting trees on your plots. This is a high-demand scarce resource.
Can I get Wandering Oak Wood in other ways?
No. Oak-Oak is the only source. Cannot be obtained through other hobbies or merchants.
How much Wandering Oak Wood do I need for outdoor decoration?
Depends on your goals. A basic garden may need 20-30. Fully decorated outdoor area may need 100+.
When should I start collecting Oak-Oak?
Start immediately once unlocked (after DG Rank 6). Early daily collection accumulation will help when you need large amounts of wood.
Wild Animal Care
What rewards does wild animal care give?
Bonding unlocks exclusive photos, furniture themes, and small resources. Complete wildlife collection also gives special rewards.
Do I need to feed all 8 wild animals daily?
No. Wild animal care is completely optional. You can focus on any species you're interested in.
Which wild animal is easiest to care for?
Squirrels and rabbits are easiest (common food, easy to find). Bears are hardest (rare, expensive food requirements).
Can I visit multiple feeding stations at once?
Yes. You can quickly move to multiple feeding stations to feed multiple animals in one login.
Breeding
Can I breed pets across species?
No. Cats can only breed with cats, dogs can only breed with dogs. Breeds (fur colors) can mix, but species must be the same.
How likely is breeding success?
Usually 85-90%, depending on parent health, hobby level, and bonds. High levels and good bonds improve success rate.