🔓 How to Unlock Cat Care
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Reach DG Level 12
This is a late-game unlock — takes several real-world days of play
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Unlock prerequisites
Must have: Cooking, Gardening, Fishing, Birdwatching, and Insect Catching
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Get a Hobby Expansion Ticket
Earned from reaching DG ranks
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Visit Mrs. Joan
Find her at the Adoption Center / Pet Supplies shop
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Complete Cat Care Tutorial
This also unlocks the ability to unlock Dog Care later!
⚠️ Important: You must unlock Cat Care first before you can unlock Dog Care, even if you prefer dogs!
🏠 Adoption Process
How to Adopt a Cat
- 1. Go to the Adoption Center (Mrs. Joan's location)
- 2. Browse the 3 available cats (selection rotates daily)
- 3. Check cat's breed, gender, and personality
- 4. Pay the 500G adoption fee (physical exam)
- 5. Your cat is sent to your home!
💡 Tip: Don't like today's cats? Check back tomorrow for a new selection of 3 cats!
😺 Cat Personalities
Each cat has a unique personality that affects how they interact with you:
Energetic
Loves to play! Needs more active engagement and playtime.
Clingy
Wants lots of attention. Will follow you around and demand pets!
Sensitive
Needs gentle handling. Be careful with loud noises and sudden movements.
Sociable
Friendly with everyone! Great for players who have visitors.
Indifferent
Independent cat. Low maintenance but harder to bond with.
🧡 Daily Care Activities
Daily care builds your bond and levels up your Cat Caring hobby:
| Activity | How To | Effect |
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| 🍽️ Feeding | Give cat food or snacks | Restores hunger, increases bond |
| 🤚 Petting | Interact with your cat | Increases happiness & bond |
| 🧶 Playing | Use toys, chase games | Great for Energetic cats |
| 🛁 Bathing | Give your cat a bath | Maintains cleanliness |
📱 Pet App
Use the Pet app on your in-game watch to monitor your cat's hunger, energy, and happiness levels!
🎁 Rewards & Perks
As You Level Up Cat Caring:
- 🐱 Adopt more cats — Unlock additional pet slots
- 🧴 Advanced grooming tools — Better care options
- 🧶 Special play activities — New toys and games
- 🎁 Passive bonuses — Cats may bring you gifts!
- ❤️ Deeper bond perks — Unlock special interactions
💡 Tips & Tricks
✅ Do
- • Check daily — New cats appear every day
- • Match personality — Choose a cat that fits your playstyle
- • Care consistently — Daily interaction levels up faster
- • Use the Pet app — Monitor hunger/energy before they drop
- • Complete the tutorial — Unlocks Dog Care option
❌ Don't
- • Skip cat to get dogs — You must unlock Cat Care first!
- • Neglect your cat — Happiness drops if ignored
- • Rush adoption — Wait for a cat you really like