Heartopia Pets Wiki & Guide
Learn Heartopia pet care with this Pets Wiki & Guide: adopt cats and dogs, manage hunger, mood, and hygiene, grind Affinity, evolve pets, and unlock companion skills for exploration and home comfort.
Pet care and Affinity are covered under Hobbies in our Mechanics guide.
Dogs(37)
Chihuahua
Size: small · Food: crops
Pomeranian
Size: small · Food: crops
Poodle
Size: small · Food: crops
Corgi
Size: small · Food: crops
Bichon Frise
Size: small · Food: crops
West Highland Terrier
Size: small · Food: crops
Yorkshire Terrier
Size: small · Food: crops
Papillon
Size: small · Food: crops
Pug
Size: small · Food: crops
Dachshund
Size: small · Food: crops
French Bulldog
Size: small · Food: crops
Maltese
Size: small · Food: crops
Husky
Size: medium · Food: crops
Shiba Inu
Size: medium · Food: crops
Labrador
Size: medium · Food: crops
Samoyed
Size: medium · Food: crops
Border Collie
Size: medium · Food: crops
Bull Terrier
Size: medium · Food: crops
Schnauzer
Size: medium · Food: crops
Beagle
Size: medium · Food: crops
English Bulldog
Size: medium · Food: crops
Australian Shepherd
Size: medium · Food: crops
Dalmatian
Size: medium · Food: crops
Shar Pei
Size: medium · Food: crops
Country Dog
Size: medium · Food: crops
Golden Retriever
Size: large · Food: crops · Gift note
Alaskan Malamute
Size: large · Food: crops
German Shepherd
Size: large · Food: crops
St. Bernard
Size: large · Food: crops
Great Pyrenees
Size: large · Food: crops
Akita
Size: large · Food: crops
Great Dane
Size: large · Food: crops
Rottweiler
Size: large · Food: crops
Tibetan Mastiff
Size: large · Food: crops
Bernese Mountain Dog
Size: large · Food: crops
Newfoundland
Size: large · Food: crops
Caucasian Shepherd
Size: large · Food: crops
| Dog | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐕Chihuahua | small | crops | — |
| 🐕Pomeranian | small | crops | — |
| 🐕Poodle | small | crops | — |
| 🐕Corgi | small | crops | — |
| 🐕Bichon Frise | small | crops | — |
| 🐕West Highland Terrier | small | crops | — |
| 🐕Yorkshire Terrier | small | crops | — |
| 🐕Papillon | small | crops | — |
| 🐕Pug | small | crops | — |
| 🐕Dachshund | small | crops | — |
| 🐕French Bulldog | small | crops | — |
| 🐕Maltese | small | crops | — |
| 🐕Husky | medium | crops | — |
| 🐕Shiba Inu | medium | crops | — |
| 🐕Labrador | medium | crops | — |
| 🐕Samoyed | medium | crops | — |
| 🐕Border Collie | medium | crops | — |
| 🐕Bull Terrier | medium | crops | — |
| 🐕Schnauzer | medium | crops | — |
| 🐕Beagle | medium | crops | — |
| 🐕English Bulldog | medium | crops | — |
| 🐕Australian Shepherd | medium | crops | — |
| 🐕Dalmatian | medium | crops | — |
| 🐕Shar Pei | medium | crops | — |
| 🐕Country Dog | medium | crops | — |
| 🐕Golden Retriever | large | crops | May bring Gold Bags as gifts |
| 🐕Alaskan Malamute | large | crops | — |
| 🐕German Shepherd | large | crops | — |
| 🐕St. Bernard | large | crops | — |
| 🐕Great Pyrenees | large | crops | — |
| 🐕Akita | large | crops | — |
| 🐕Great Dane | large | crops | — |
| 🐕Rottweiler | large | crops | — |
| 🐕Tibetan Mastiff | large | crops | — |
| 🐕Bernese Mountain Dog | large | crops | — |
| 🐕Newfoundland | large | crops | — |
| 🐕Caucasian Shepherd | large | crops | — |
Cats(18)
Siamese
Food: fish
Blue Cat
Food: fish
Black Cat
Food: fish
White Cat
Food: fish
Raccoon Cat
Food: fish
Silver Tabby
Food: fish
Orange Tabby
Food: fish · Gift note
Brown Tabby
Food: fish
Calico
Food: fish
Piebald Cat
Food: fish
Panda Cat
Food: fish
Golden Spotted Cat
Food: fish
Tortoiseshell Cat
Food: fish
Tuxedo Cat
Food: fish
Golden British Shorthair
Food: fish
Silver British Shorthair
Food: fish
Classic Silver Spotted Cat
Food: fish
Golden Leopard Cat
Food: fish
| Cat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 🐈Siamese | fish | — |
| 🐈Blue Cat | fish | — |
| 🐈Black Cat | fish | — |
| 🐈White Cat | fish | — |
| 🐈Raccoon Cat | fish | — |
| 🐈Silver Tabby | fish | — |
| 🐈Orange Tabby | fish | May bring Gold Bags as gifts |
| 🐈Brown Tabby | fish | — |
| 🐈Calico | fish | — |
| 🐈Piebald Cat | fish | — |
| 🐈Panda Cat | fish | — |
| 🐈Golden Spotted Cat | fish | — |
| 🐈Tortoiseshell Cat | fish | — |
| 🐈Tuxedo Cat | fish | — |
| 🐈Golden British Shorthair | fish | — |
| 🐈Silver British Shorthair | fish | — |
| 🐈Classic Silver Spotted Cat | fish | — |
| 🐈Golden Leopard Cat | fish | — |
Practical Pets Reference
Dogs — statistics
Breeds
37
Gift note
1
Size distribution
- small12
- medium13
- large12
Favorite food (dogs)
- crops37 breeds
Cats — statistics
Breeds
18
Gift note
1
Favorite food (cats)
- fish18 breeds
Total breeds: 55 (dogs 37 + cats 18)
How Pets Work in Heartopia
In Heartopia, pets are persistent companions that provide both utility and companionship. Unlike wild animals, pets live with you, can be cared for and interacted with daily, and provide long-term benefits for exploration, crafting, and home life.
This guide covers unlocking, care mechanics, personality traits, interactions, and practical strategies for maximizing your pets' potential.
Unlocking & Adoption Basics
Adoption requirement
The Pet system unlocks once your Development Group (DG) level reaches 12. At this stage, you can access the Adoption Center and start introductory pet care quests.
Cat before dog
Cats are the first pets available. Completing the initial cat care tutorial unlocks dogs as adoptable companions.
- 18 cat breeds and 37 dog breeds are currently documented in this wiki.
- Your home can house up to 8 pets simultaneously.
- The Pet Store rotates breeds daily (around 6:00 server time).
Core Mechanics of Pet Care
Pets in Heartopia have several needs that must be managed:
Hunger: Pets gradually become hungry and require feeding to maintain responsiveness.
Mood: Mood increases with petting, playing, or walks and decreases when neglected.
Cleanliness / hygiene: Pets benefit from proper hygiene and home comfort items, which affect behavior.
Energy: Energy influences how often pets can play and explore with you. Regular rest and care help maintain high energy levels.
Tip: Regular attention to these needs ensures pets remain effective companions for exploration and interaction.
Affection System
Pets have an affection meter that grows through positive interactions:
- Feeding
- Playing
- Petting
- Spending time together
Key points:
- Affection only increases; it does not decay.
- Higher affection unlocks additional interactions and occasional gifts.
- Affection growth is a progression gauge rather than a hard numeric cap.
Personality Traits & Behavior
Each pet has personality traits that influence behavior and care patterns:
- Energetic
- Calm
- Independent
- Playful
Traits affect:
- Frequency of interaction requests
- Rate at which needs change
- General responsiveness
Players should select pets whose traits fit their playstyle.
Cats vs. Dogs: Playstyles & Practical Uses
Cats — guardians of comfort
- Independent, slower need decay
- Thrive in home environments
- Ideal for crafting, fishing at home, and garden tasks
- Benefit from Home Comfort Score
Dogs — exploration partners
- Energetic and interactive
- Best suited for outdoor exploration, foraging, and map traversal
- Require more frequent engagement to maintain positive mood
Only one pet can actively follow you during exploration. Choose based on your current activity.
Daily Upkeep & Routines
Keep needs in the green: feed, play, groom, and rest pets before leaving town. Develop a daily routine: feed → pet/play → explore with one pet → leave others at home for passive benefits.
Proper care ensures pets remain responsive, efficient, and provide utility for tasks like crafting, gardening, or exploration.
Choosing Who to Bring
Dogs
- Recommended for active exploration and foraging
- Support outdoor activities and map navigation
Cats
- Recommended for home-based tasks
- Provide comfort and assist in crafting, fishing, and passive home bonuses
Inventory & Trait Management
Match pet traits to your daily tasks: energetic pets for exploration, independent pets for home work. Stock preferred foods to keep needs met efficiently:
- Cats — fish-based foods
- Dogs — crops or meat-based foods
Observing pet behavior over time helps identify their preferences.
Pet Gifts & Apparel
- Pets can equip clothing and accessories for personalization.
- Apparel may provide small convenience bonuses (e.g., better organization or slight efficiency improvements).
- Rare apparel is crafted using specialty materials from the game world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can’t I adopt pets yet?
Pets unlock at DG Level 12 and after completing the initial cat care quest.
Can I take more than one pet on exploration?
No, only one active companion may follow you outdoors at a time.
How do I keep my pet’s mood high?
Feed, play, and spend time interacting with them regularly.
How do I know which foods pets prefer?
Traits influence preferences. Observation of pet reactions provides the best feedback.
About this wiki & guide
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