Sims 4 needs to make strays optional
So you build yourself a beautiful sea front home in picturesque Brindleton Bay, your Sim steps out onto their balcony looks out at the view and thinks yikes, what on earth is wrong with that cat? Or ...
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@sleepsinbloom the strays will only be in Brindleton Bay and in the jungle if you have Jungle Adventure, they bother me more in the jungle. They look so sad and sick, that's the worst part for me. It's time to put the controller down and interrupt my sleeping tabby cat's afternoon nap for a reassuring hug!
So to make peace with it I add pet rescues. I've got one in the Gallery called Brindleton Bay Kennels for dogs and it's owned by a Sim with the vet skill. She has a small vet's office and stocked the animal treats vending machine with Wellness treats bought at the Vet Clinic because it takes a while to craft them. There are converted stables full of beds and food, a play area which strays seem to love and it's a dog hangout. She's adopted 7 dogs to keep but has adopted others and rehomed them with family and friends using Split Household. I don't play it for long with the Dog Hangout trait, it just helps me to know it's there. So creating a lot like that may make the pack more playable or bearable for you. I only go to the beach when my Sims want a pet, in fact it's how most of them get their pets.
I'm doing my cat rescue today and adding it to the gallery tomorrow, it's at the docks where there are a lot of stray cats.
I'm noticing a few less strays lately, it's been worse before. The wellness treats still don't always work either, which I've reported, it's hit and miss.
So a couple of pet rescues help me, in fact the whole house is open to them so I tell myself they do all have a home. The dogs are taken care of by Amelie and the cats are loved by Kaya.
So to make peace with it I add pet rescues. I've got one in the Gallery called Brindleton Bay Kennels for dogs and it's owned by a Sim with the vet skill. She has a small vet's office and stocked the animal treats vending machine with Wellness treats bought at the Vet Clinic because it takes a while to craft them. There are converted stables full of beds and food, a play area which strays seem to love and it's a dog hangout. She's adopted 7 dogs to keep but has adopted others and rehomed them with family and friends using Split Household. I don't play it for long with the Dog Hangout trait, it just helps me to know it's there. So creating a lot like that may make the pack more playable or bearable for you. I only go to the beach when my Sims want a pet, in fact it's how most of them get their pets.
I'm doing my cat rescue today and adding it to the gallery tomorrow, it's at the docks where there are a lot of stray cats.
I'm noticing a few less strays lately, it's been worse before. The wellness treats still don't always work either, which I've reported, it's hit and miss.
So a couple of pet rescues help me, in fact the whole house is open to them so I tell myself they do all have a home. The dogs are taken care of by Amelie and the cats are loved by Kaya.
@simsplayer818 Yeah, I noticed the strays will populate only those worlds, but those two worlds just happen to be a couple of my favorites unfortunately. I still have my number 1's San Myshuno and Mt. Komorebi though, so it's not all gloomy.
I also decided to do the same and created a vet clinic with additional functions for strays to give myself peace of mind whenever I decide to restart in Brindleton Bay. It came out okay, but unlike yours (I'll have to check it when I have free time!), I haven't gotten to the kennels yet and needs more TLC before it's ready to be considered for gallery. Anyway, I feel little bit better about the situation now that I have some ideas about making it less personally sad. Thank you for your suggestions though!
I also decided to do the same and created a vet clinic with additional functions for strays to give myself peace of mind whenever I decide to restart in Brindleton Bay. It came out okay, but unlike yours (I'll have to check it when I have free time!), I haven't gotten to the kennels yet and needs more TLC before it's ready to be considered for gallery. Anyway, I feel little bit better about the situation now that I have some ideas about making it less personally sad. Thank you for your suggestions though!
