Pets are a great way to add some life and companionship to your Sims' homes. However, if you don't have the Cats & Dogs expansion pack, you may think you can't have any pets in your game. Fortunately, there are a few ways to get pets in Sims 4 without expansion.

How to Get Pets in Sims 4 Without Expansion

Create a Pet in CAS

The easiest way to get a pet in Sims 4 without expansion is to create one in Create-A-Sim (CAS). To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open CAS by clicking the "Create A Sim" button on the main menu. 2. Select the "Pet" tab. 3. Choose the type of pet you want to create. You can choose from dogs, cats, llamas, foxes, and raccoons. 4. Customize your pet's appearance by selecting its breed, color, and markings. 5. Once you are finished customizing your pet, click the "Save" button.

Your pet will now be available to add to your household. To do this, open the Manage Households panel by clicking the "Manage Worlds" button on the main menu. Then, select the household you want to add the pet to and click the "Add Pet" button.

Adopt a Pet from the Shelter

Another way to get a pet in Sims 4 without expansion is to adopt one from the animal shelter. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Travel to the animal shelter by clicking on the "Travel" button on the main menu. 2. Once you are at the animal shelter, click on the "Adopt a Pet" sign. 3. A list of available pets will appear. You can scroll through the list and select the pet you want to adopt. 4. Once you have selected a pet, click the "Adopt" button.

The pet will now be added to your household. You can take it home by clicking on the "Go Home" button.

Find a Pet in the Wild

If you don't want to create a pet in CAS or adopt one from the animal shelter, you can also find a pet in the wild. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Travel to a park, forest, or other area where animals are likely to be found. 2. Once you are in the area, keep an eye out for animals. You may see dogs, cats, raccoons, or other animals. 3. When you see an animal, click on it and select the "Befriend" interaction. 4. Once you have befriended the animal, you can ask it to join your household.

The animal will now be added to your household. You can take it home by clicking on the "Go Home" button.

Conclusion

There are several ways to get pets in Sims 4 without expansion. You can create a pet in CAS, adopt one from the animal shelter, or find one in the wild. Once you have a pet, you can take it home and enjoy its companionship.