Ok, I love playing the pets and having them in game but I feel like they are really needy like more so then actual pets in real life? Maybe it's just me? But having to like pet them etc like every 10 minutes or so is just a little annoying. Could just be me though. I still love the pets, I just kind of miss getting to control them and see what they were thinking or wanting.

Pets in the game are definitely needier than my real life pets. I wouldn’t mind having it toned down a bit.

Agree 100%Sims pets need constant attention, or they run away. It's so extreme. It needs to be dialed back a bit. Spending a couple hours with your pet each day should suffice. The rest of the time they have automatic feeders, beds, toys, and other pets to keep them cared for and entertained. They shouldn't require absolutely endless human interaction (especially cats, let's be real).

"aaronrulz;c-17519925" wrote:honestly, if you just have food out for them, for the most part, they survive and can be ignored and there are no negative consequences if you don't walk, pet, or play with them. It's not like the pets can be taken away from neglect. My sims autonomously will interact with them and that is good enough. I don't feel the need to constantly have my sim attend to their pets. Actually, if you socially neglect your pet, they can become sad and run away.

honestly, if you just have food out for them, for the most part, they survive and can be ignored and there are no negative consequences if you don't walk, pet, or play with them. It's not like the pets can be taken away from neglect. My sims autonomously will interact with them and that is good enough. I don't feel the need to constantly have my sim attend to their pets.

They are quite needy in my game, but I have pets only in a few houses, and their personality will surely come into play. But even if their traits say they need attention or are playful etc., I think they should rest a bit more than they do. Was fun when the pack was new, but getting a tad annoying in the long run, and might be why I added pets only to about 5 households (meaning 65 played houses have no pet).

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RouenSims
Seasoned Traveler
5 years ago
Pets in the game are definitely needier than my real life pets. I wouldn’t mind having it toned down a bit.
Sim4Lorn
Rising Traveler
4 months ago
Agree 100%
Sims pets need constant attention, or they run away. It's so extreme. It needs to be dialed back a bit. Spending a couple hours with your pet each day should suffice. The rest of the time they have automatic feeders, beds, toys, and other pets to keep them cared for and entertained. They shouldn't require absolutely endless human interaction (especially cats, let's be real).
A_Mom
5 years ago
"aaronrulz;c-17519925" wrote:
honestly, if you just have food out for them, for the most part, they survive and can be ignored and there are no negative consequences if you don't walk, pet, or play with them. It's not like the pets can be taken away from neglect. My sims autonomously will interact with them and that is good enough. I don't feel the need to constantly have my sim attend to their pets.

Actually, if you socially neglect your pet, they can become sad and run away.
AaronRulz78
Seasoned Newcomer
5 years ago
honestly, if you just have food out for them, for the most part, they survive and can be ignored and there are no negative consequences if you don't walk, pet, or play with them. It's not like the pets can be taken away from neglect. My sims autonomously will interact with them and that is good enough. I don't feel the need to constantly have my sim attend to their pets.
Simmerville
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
They are quite needy in my game, but I have pets only in a few houses, and their personality will surely come into play. But even if their traits say they need attention or are playful etc., I think they should rest a bit more than they do. Was fun when the pack was new, but getting a tad annoying in the long run, and might be why I added pets only to about 5 households (meaning 65 played houses have no pet).
crocobaura
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
I actually like the pets and don't find them to be particularly needy. I give all animals the automatic feeder station and the laser zapping litter tray to cats, and dog goes outside. They get toys and the mouse in the hole and get some cuddles once in a while. Don't like that the dog is quite often sick, but otherwise they aren't very demanding.
juliem_1986
5 years ago
Yes, I had this happen. That's why I find them a little annoying sometimes. lol My Sim was so sad when it happened so I want to try and not have that happen again.

"A_Mom;c-17520203" wrote:
"aaronrulz;c-17519925" wrote:
honestly, if you just have food out for them, for the most part, they survive and can be ignored and there are no negative consequences if you don't walk, pet, or play with them. It's not like the pets can be taken away from neglect. My sims autonomously will interact with them and that is good enough. I don't feel the need to constantly have my sim attend to their pets.

Actually, if you socially neglect your pet, they can become sad and run away.
mariefoxprice83
Seasoned Hotshot
5 years ago
My only issue with pets is the fact that they get sick so often.
Vivi_WillowTree
5 years ago
@wylmite1986 you can transfer them to a household that you aren't playing with zero consequences.

As for pets being to needy... I think that it depends on the traits given. I have avoided some because of the needy factor. As others said an automatic feeder and a self cleaning litter box helps. I make sure to have wellness treats on hand in one sims inventory so I don't have to go to the vet for anything. Kids, toddlers, elders tend to automatically que interactions with them more than teens - adults.
A_Mom
5 years ago
"wylmite1986;c-17520451" wrote:
Yes, I had this happen. That's why I find them a little annoying sometimes. lol My Sim was so sad when it happened so I want to try and not have that happen again.

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"A_Mom;c-17520203" wrote:
"aaronrulz;c-17519925" wrote:
honestly, if you just have food out for them, for the most part, they survive and can be ignored and there are no negative consequences if you don't walk, pet, or play with them. It's not like the pets can be taken away from neglect. My sims autonomously will interact with them and that is good enough. I don't feel the need to constantly have my sim attend to their pets.

Actually, if you socially neglect your pet, they can become sad and run away.

I was bored one day and wanted to see how long it would take my sim family to drown. They had a dog and since they were all locked in the pool they couldn’t interact with the dog. It ended up running away and I felt so bad about that that went into manage households and transferred it to another family. I’m a sucker for dogs.