Fallout Shelter is a post-apocalyptic simulation game in which you build an underground shelter to protect your dwellers from the harsh conditions outside. As you progress through the game, you can acquire pets to provide companionship and help you in various ways.

How Do You Get Pets in Fallout Shelter?

Breeding Pets

The primary method of obtaining pets in Fallout Shelter is through breeding. You can do this by assigning a male and female dweller to the Petting Zoo room. After some time, the female dweller will become pregnant and eventually give birth to a pet. The type of pet you get depends on the rooms you have built in your shelter.

Here are some of the pets you can acquire through breeding:

  • Dogs: Dogs are the most common type of pet in Fallout Shelter. They provide a +1 bonus to happiness and can be used to sniff out resources in the wasteland.
  • Cats: Cats are another popular type of pet. They provide a +1 bonus to luck and can be used to catch rats in your shelter.
  • Parrots: Parrots are a more rare type of pet. They provide a +1 bonus to intelligence and can be used to learn new words.
  • Mister Handys: Mister Handys are a unique type of pet that can be acquired by completing certain quests. They provide a +1 bonus to all SPECIAL stats and can be used to perform various tasks in your shelter.

Lunchboxes

You can also obtain pets through lunchboxes. Lunchboxes are mystery boxes that can be purchased with caps or earned by completing quests. Some lunchboxes contain pet carriers, which guarantee you a pet of a certain type. The type of pet you get from a lunchbox is random.

Wasteland Exploration

Finally, you can sometimes find pets while exploring the wasteland. When you send your dwellers out to explore, there is a chance they will encounter a pet. If they do, they will bring it back to your shelter.

Pets are a great way to add life to your Fallout Shelter and provide various benefits. By breeding pets, opening lunchboxes, and exploring the wasteland, you can acquire a wide variety of pets to help you survive in the post-apocalyptic world.